About The Position

Come join us at Columbia Academy as a School Age Before & After Care Teacher. At Columbia Academy, our educators brighten children’s lives every day while creating a bright future for themselves. We offer a supportive environment for our teachers and empower them with the resources they need to create a positive learning environment for our students. As a Lead Teacher, you will develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum, plan engaging activities to promote cognitive, social, and emotional development, and assess and documenting your student's progress. We also help our employees build great careers. With our education incentives and career development programs, we invest in our educators to ensure that they thrive.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.
  • MSDE School Age clock hour certification
  • Classroom Experience working with children in a classroom setting, often through student teaching or internships.
  • Classroom Management Skills includes proficiency in managing classroom behavior, creating a positive learning environment, and implementing discipline strategies.
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to interact with parents and other staff members is required.
  • The ability to be patient, collaborative, creative, and passionate about Early Childhood education is essential for this role.

Nice To Haves

  • The most important quality is that you love working with children. Some of our best educators have come from other fields, including customer service, healthcare, retail, and more!

Responsibilities

  • Help lead innovative learning activities that promote children’s development and growth
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times
  • Monitor children’s progress and development
  • Create a harmonious environment where children and fellow teachers enjoy coming to each day

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Childcare tuition discounts (based on individual school availability)
  • Career development programs
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Supportive work environment
  • Relocation options at our 100+ schools nationwide
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