Lead Teacher

Overview

The leadership of Family and Workforce Centers of America (FWCA) has a history of serving the St. Louis community for over 30 years. FWCA has an immediate opening for a Lead Teacher for the Early Explorers Child Development Academy.

The Lead Teacher will plan and implement learning opportunities that further the children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical growth and development while acting as the primary resource for parents.

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate activities on a daily basis.
• Conduct daily health checks and ensure the environment is clean, safe, and free of hazards; be responsible for developing and implementing individualized activities based on the development level of each child.
• Create a learning environment in the classroom and outside for young children which promote experimentation and exploration.
• Communicate effectively with parents in promoting parental involvement in their child's early learning experience.
• Facilitate and assist children in developing positive relationships that support a caring community within the classroom.

• Working knowledge and understanding of early childhood development and education.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and including them in their child's learning process.
• One-year teaching experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Pass a criminal and child abuse and neglect background check and drug screening.
• Ability to provide a recent physical & TB test.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) certified or Degree in Early Childhood Education or other related field and minimum 3 years experience in teaching preschool curriculum.