Pre-K Lead Teacher

Crossroads Christian Academy•Las Vegas, NV

6d•$15 - $18

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic teacher that is passionate about teaching children creativity and good problem-solving skills. This position requires at least 3-5 years experience as a lead Pre-K teacher, to join our team! You will be leading a class of Pre-K assessing their current academic level and designing instruction to meet their collective and individual needs. We want to help children reach their full potential and prepare them for kindergarten. You will create weekly lesson plans and monthly newsletters. We work on age appropriate learning activities to build confidence and independence. We also schedule events as a school such as Harvest Festivals, Christmas Programs and visits from Santa Claus, Easter Egg Hunts with Mr. Easter Bunny. We celebrate holidays with classroom parties and teach the children to be giving and helpful to people in need such as our St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital Trike a thons, raising money for children with Cancer. Our school focus' on teaching our students to be kind, respectful and compassionate to others.

Requirements

Must have at least 3-5 years experience as a lead teacher
Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines
Problem-solving and mediation skills

Nice To Haves

CDA certification a plus

Responsibilities

Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum
Teach pre- reading and pre-math skills
Assist children with developing social and emotional skills
Use Love and Logic and Montessori instructional methods and learning techniques
Communicate with parents and other school personnel
Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones