Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Redmond, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Birch Tree Academy is a STEM-based preschool on the Seattle Eastside. We place an emphasis on academic development, discovery and exploration of science, building and everyday wonders. We are looking for a lead teacher that has great enthusiasm, patience, and a caring, kind heart. He/she will collaborate with the assistant teacher and lead the class in all ways.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience
• Must have CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Must have impeccable references and a proven track record of caring and nurturing children
• Must have excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• relevant: 3 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Help teach a class of 12 students
• Work a full-time schedule (40 hours a week)
• Help plan and teach daily activities and lessons that correspond with the curriculum
• Help promote multi-cultural education
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Help students learn classroom rules and procedures, as well as personal responsibility and respect for fellow students
• Use appropriate behavior management and classroom discipline
• Attend to children's basic needs which might including: feeding them, dressing them, etc
• Supervise class projects, field trips and visits by guest teachers
• Establish consistent communication with parents and children
• Write weekly class and individual student updates to parents

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed