PreSchool/Pre-K Lead Teacher

Kiddie Academy of New Market•New Market, MD

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you love working with children and helping to prepare young minds for future success? Are you looking to make a difference in your community while obtaining valuable hands-on experience, professional development, and training in a supportive environment? Then come join our team! We are currently seeking Pre-K Lead teacher for Kiddie Academy of New Market. Pre-K Lead teacher will be responsible for delivering Life Essential Curriculam provided by Kiddie Academy, classroom management, and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene, and positive discipline of the children. As a Lead Teacher, you will prepare and implement activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provide materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, then we encourage you to click Apply now!

Requirements

Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
Must have Bachelor’s' degree in related field
Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility is a must.
Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
Highly professional and dependable
Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management.
Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high

Responsibilities

Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
Prepares for Lesson Plans and executes those according to the Life Essential curriculam.
Manages the classroom and supervises the children.
Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
Helps and supervises children during all activities
Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
Helps children with meal times and clean-up
Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
Prepare for and conduct parent/teacher conferences once a year
Maintains family Evidence of Learning Board.
Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed
Performs other duties as assigned