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Lead Preschool Teacher Come work at Eager to Learn Child Development Program, a child-centered developmentally appropriate preschool program. We are looking to hire an experienced Lead Preschool Teacher to help us keep growing. If you're hard-working and dedicated to investing in early childhood education, Eager to Learn is an ideal place to get ahead. OUR SCHOOL: Our teacher-student ratio is 1:4. We currently have 14 students. Candidates for the Preschool Lead Teacher position should exhibit creativity and adaptability to engage and keep the attention of their young students effectively. The ability to communicate clearly with students and their parents is also a vital quality, along with patience and the energy necessary to keep up with small children on a daily basis. The mission of our program is to provide a loving and educational environment, implementing an RIE approach based on the pedagogy of respect. Our community and families are committed to collaborating and sharing in our school's mission. In essence, we are founded and constantly being fed by these three principles: To nurture with compassion, to encourage wonder, and to hold space for each child's unique and individual exquisiteness.

OUR CALENDAR AND HOURS: Our program is year-round with paid holidays and a paid two-week Summer and Winter break. We observe all federal and state holidays. School hours are 7:30 am-5:30 pm Monday through Friday. Our Teacher shifts are 7:30 am - 4:30 pm or 8:30 am - 5:30 pm with the potential to change.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Strong knowledge of educational techniques and methods for teaching young children • A patient and supportive approach to the learning process • Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities in line with the school curriculum • Supervise, guide, and mentor teacher assistants • Engage and support young children in curriculum activities • Foster a positive and healthy learning environment • Facilitate positive child guidance and behavior management • Maintains a clean and safe classroom environment (including cleaning, sterilizing toys, changing areas, kitchen areas, outdoors, etc.) • Read stories to the children as a group activity • Encourage creative thinking and learning• Interact with other teachers and administrative staff as needed • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to stand and move around for long hours at a time while teaching • Serves as a role model to child learners. • Adheres to school processes and protocols. • Provides caregiving including diapering and napping • Works in partnership with the teaching team and parents to provide the best care for each child • Records observations and assessments • Communicates developmental information to parents and other teachers

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's and/or Site Supervisor Permit• Knowledgeable about child development and early childhood education • Enthusiastic, organized, and reliable • Communicates well with teachers and parents • Knowledge of child assessment tools such as ECERS/ITERS, ASQ's, and Desired Results • Is flexible and takes initiative • Loving, warm, energetic, responsible, and punctual • Loves working with young children, particularly young children through age 5.• Committed to lifelong learning and continuing professional development

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • AA degree or certificate in early childhood education or equivalent • Valid Child Development Teacher's Permit • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. • Enjoys working with preschool-aged children • Ability to plan, lead, and participate in curriculum activities, and lift up to 50 pounds • At least three years prior experience in a preschool classroom • Negative TB Test • DOJ Background/Fingerprint Clearance • CPR and First Aid Certification

BENEFITS: • $20 - $25 / hour (based on experience) • Professional Growth Opportunities • Paid vacations, sick days, medical/dental/vision benefits • Retirement Plans Available• Free Life Insurance Policy

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