Preschool Lead 4's Teacher

Merritt Academy • Fairfax, VA

1d • $45,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Merritt Academy is looking for professionals who are passionate about teaching and working with children and are excited about making a difference in their lives. Our Teachers exhibit enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning. The Lead 4's Teacher is responsible for creating and implementing lessons that support age-appropriate academic and values curricula in a loving and safe environment. The Teacher is responsible for using regular observations and assessments to individualize learning experiences. The Teacher leads the classroom management including preparing supplies, cleaning, transitions and supervision. The Teacher coordinates efforts with the teaching team to ensure proper student instruction and social interactions. The Teacher is responsible for creating a positive parent partnership and serves as a resource to parents.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, required
• Experience working in education, early childhood experience is required
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry a minimum of 45 pounds, engage in physical activity with children, and work indoors or outdoors.
• Must be able to constantly move and interact with the children to provide stimulation and develop relationships.
• Must be able to alternate often between sitting and standing.
• Must be able to maintain sight and sound of the children at all times.
• CPR and First Aid certified or willingness to obtain.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Pass pre-employment screenings and trainings as required.
• Exhibit professionalism, pride in work, initiative, a strong work ethic and support parents as partners in education.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Creating and implementing lessons that support age-appropriate academic and values curricula in a loving and safe environment.
• Using regular observations and assessments to individualize learning experiences.
• Leading classroom management including preparing supplies, cleaning, transitions and supervision.
• Coordinating efforts with the teaching team to ensure proper student instruction and social interactions.
• Creating a positive parent partnership and serving as a resource to parents.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional development training opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance options for eligible employees
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Life Insurance
• Discounted tuition rate for child(ren) attending any J127 Education Foundation school

What This Job Offers

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