Master Teacher I

Learning Care Group • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Master Teacher 1, Master Teacher 2, and Master Teacher 3 are current students in the Master Teacher Certification Program. Candidates for the Master Teacher 1 group are selected carefully by their District Managers and nominated to participate in the program. During the nine-month program, candidates complete coursework at home on their own time and meet weekly deadlines as they learn and develop into coaches, mentors, and role models for their peers. Candidates earn a pay increase upon completion of each program level.

Requirements

• Hold a current Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA), an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education, or an equivalent field.
• Have a performance review score of successful or higher.
• Have at least two years of early childhood experience.
• Work daily in an Infant, Toddler, Two’s, Early Preschool, Preschool, or Pre-K classroom.
• Have been employed with Learning Care Group for at least 90 days before the program start date.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Develop expertise in licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Support the development of existing teachers to improve program quality within the school.
• Serve as a resource in educational programming, developmentally appropriate practice, and behavior guidance.
• Help school management train new hires.
• Communicate respectfully and maintain productive relationships with peers and the families they serve.
• Participate in a two-week practicum in a peer’s classroom.

Benefits

• Pay increase upon completion of each level of the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree