Core Talent, LLC Hiring for Lead Teacher Job at Lincoln, NE Full Time

LEAD TEACHER

Starting pay $21.02+ Depending on Experience

Do you have a passion for supporting children and families in our community?

Bring your love for Early Childhood Education and come join this new and rapidly growing, state of the art academic facility that is currently adding to their team! Core Talent, LLC is currently recruiting for a “Lead Teacher,” on behalf of one of Lincoln’s premier Early Childhood Education Centers. As a Lead Teacher, you’ll be working in an environment that fosters social and academic growth by utilizing research and evidence based practices. This center works to ensure that families who lack crucial resources and opportunities, may have access to a high–quality learning center that will allow them the opportunities they need to reach their full potential. This center is a part of a national network of high quality early childhood programs, serving children from birth to age five. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference, while growing your career as a Lead Teacher!

This position offers a best-in-class benefits package! You’ll have a regular full-time schedule; a casual dress code; on the job training; a continuing education program; 17+ paid holidays; and paid time off between Christmas and New Years! You’ll also receive very generous sick & vacation days your first year! Benefits start the first day after the month you start!! These are just a few of the perks offered in this year-around program!

REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Early Childhood required) and a Nebraska Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Preschool Disabilities, or Early Childhood Education Unified per NDE Rule 11 is required for a Lead Pre-K position. The same credentials are required for a Lead Infant & Toddler Teacher with coursework directly related to infants and toddlers

• Two years early childhood experience in a group setting preferred

• Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS

Child Development

• Observe, assess and document each child’s skills, behavior, growth and development

• Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success

• Develop an individualized educational plan for each child

• Bring to attention those children with special needs. Coordinate referrals for children with special needs or mental health needs with the Master Teacher

• Contribute to and participate in child and family reviews, Mental Health staffing, and/or Individualized Education Plans/Individualized Family Service Plans

• Assist the child and family as child transitions from the infant and toddler program to the preschool program and from the preschool program to kindergarten

• Foster positive relationships with all children in the classroom

Classroom Management

• Develop and maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and encourage child’s independence and self-selection of activities

• Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times

• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment

• Utilize Positive Behavior Supports and Touchpoints strategies

Curriculum

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enhance language and literacy development, (2) cognition and general knowledge, (3) approaches toward learning, (4) physical well-being and motor development, and (5) social and emotional development of each child

• Participate in interpreting and analyzing assessment results and utilize data to plan individual and classroom experiences as well as intentionally share information with families

• Develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities and outcomes for children and implement them intentionally

• Intentionally integrate other areas, i.e., health/physical activity, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, transition, safety and parent involvement, into the education plan

• Create documentation panels on a regular basis to make the learning that the children are experiencing visible to parents and visitors

Parent Involvement

• Schedule and meet with parents regularly about their child’s progress, including at least two Parent/Staff Conferences per year

• Schedule a minimum of two home visits per year with each child’s family to clarify child and family needs

• Collaboratively plan with Family Engagement Specialist (FES) staff and facilitate monthly informational/activity meetings for parents for sharing data with families and responding to their identified interests and/or needs

• Encourage parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home and in the community

• Communicate with parents (informal conversations, newsletters, personal notes) regarding his/her child’s involvement in classroom activities and progress towards learning goals

Supervision / Administration

• Participate in regular reflective supervision with the Master Teacher

• Participate in ongoing professional development (including peer learning activities)

• Collaboratively implement and participate in a coaching process with the Master Teacher to promote high quality instruction

• Support the implementation of new strategies gained through training

• Provide leadership for the classroom team (e.g., plan for and lead team planning sessions, monitor teammates’ observation notes and appropriate goal identification, advocate for and support Best Practices in the classroom)

• Supervise student teachers, practicum students, and volunteers as needed

• Serve as a mentor/model to Associate Teacher and Teacher Aide.

• Delegate responsibilities to the Associate Teacher and Teacher Aide.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding each child and family

• Maintain daily attendance and USDA food counts

• Ensure the timely completion of necessary paperwork, including developmental assessments, lesson plans, newsletters, incident reports, etc.

• Participate in the interviewing process of Associate Teachers and Teacher Aides

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job description.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to physically interact with children including the ability to walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on floor, bend and lift, walk over rough or uneven ground, while in or outside of facility

• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, in a manner that demonstrates and fosters cooperation, respect, concern and openness to change

• Ability to take, or think about the perspective of others and demonstrate self-awareness of one’s own culture, beliefs, and values

• Ability to lift, carry and move center/classroom equipment and supplies and/or bulky objects or children weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Organization skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities

• Ability to collaboratively problem-solve

• Maintain boundaries and performs all duties in an ethical and professional manner

• Complies with all confidentiality regulations as required

• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification

• Knowledge of state child care licensing requirements

• Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and supportive team member

The Lead Teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation and coordination of a comprehensive education program. The Lead Teacher ensures the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets children’s individual needs as well as program standards of our Client, Head Start/Early Head Start, Sixpence, the Nebraska Department of Education and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

For immediate consideration, please attach a resume or CV

Core Talent, LLC is a premier recruitment service based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Core Talent was created to compliment the employment and recruitment strategies of Lincoln’s Leading Employers. With 17 years of experience in the staffing industry, we strive to become our client’s trusted talent acquisition partner in today’s competitive marketplace. We are proud to be an inclusive and diversity owned company.

Our Client is an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer

Angela Caldwell

President| Core Talent, LLC

Lincoln, NE 68528

www.coretalenthr.com

Job Type: Full-time Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.02 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Common surfaces are sanitized multiple times daily, precautions are taken to minimize spread of COVID-19 per health department regulations. Other precautions are taken as necessary.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location