Preschool Lead Teacher

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Base pay range: $17.00/hr – $19.00/hr

Join a team that makes a difference every day. Become a teacher at the Celebree School.

At the Celebree School, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture children in a safe, stimulating, and positive environment so they are prepared for school and life. To engage children, our curriculum makes learning fun.

• Embraces the Seven Domains of Learning which address the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children.
• Meets the State’s Early Learning Standards.
• Everyone learns differently, so we celebrate differences.

Plan and direct operations of an assigned classroom to ensure Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld, and children are provided with a developmentally age‑appropriate learning environment. Provide support and direction to the classroom aide.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of behavioral and developmental stages of children and knowledge of childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to manage a classroom, including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written), and problem‑solving skills.
• Patience and flexibility.
• Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Certification in CPR & First Aid.
• Computer skills, familiar with educational software and curriculum.

Education/

Experience:

Must meet all Teacher requirements per State regulations.

• Manages classroom ensuring compliance with all Child Care regulations, and company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provides a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, parents, and visitors.
• Maintains attractive and current classroom/hallway displays and an educational and informative Parent Board that is updated regularly.
• Creates and implements thorough, timely lesson plans that are age appropriate and stimulating by Celebree’s curriculum.
• Manages effective classroom transitions.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities; counsels children as needed using positive and appropriate discipline techniques.
• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained.
• Accurately completes all paperwork, electronic reports, supervision records, and attendance.
• Attends all team meetings, training, and School events as requested.
• Provides support and direction to Aides to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
• Provides development, coaching, and training to support Aide development.
• Always presents a positive and professional image, adhering to uniform requirements.
• Communicates effectively with parents, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns promptly, giving positive feedback, and providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom happenings.
• Maintains open and effective communication with Management.
• Identifies opportunities and/or problems in the classroom/School and works with coworkers and Directors to resolve them.
• Maintains all mandatory certification requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding families, co-workers, and self.