Green Level Church Road, Apex NC (New Center) Hiring for Preschool Lead Teacher Job at Apex, NC Full Time

This Lead Teacher position is for brand new center coming up on Green Level Church Road in Apex, NC. Salary Negotiable. MUST HAVE LEAD TEACHER QUALIFICATION LETTER FROM DCDEE.

Education and Experience:

· At least 18 years of age (25 if responsible for driving a bus)

· Hold a high school diploma or equivalent

· Has 1-year minimum experience in childcare

· Knowledge and understanding of all current NC State and Local regulations.

· CPR and First Aid Certification (center will help and reimburse expenses).

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provide a positive and nurturing environment for the children.

· Flexible to work in any classroom of any age group.

· Responsible for health and safety of the children – not excessive accidents.

· Consistently keep clean and maintain the classroom areas (including bathrooms).

· Maintains a permanent room arrangement with no running spaces, shelves used as dividers, and materials/supplies at child level.

· Shelves have toys and manipulatives attractively displayed and labeled

· Classroom learning centers/areas/labs enriched with teacher made enrichments, real, and multicultural items.

· Equipment out and children taught to use it properly

· Maintain all required bulletin boards according to the appointed guidelines.

· Provides consistent and constant supervision of all children. Children are never left alone. Know how many children that you are responsible for at all times, ages, and who they are.

· Lesson plans consistently posted, and supply list turned in

· Lesson plans reflect current curriculum requirements

· Consistent planning and effective use of transitions

· An organized and structured daily schedule is implemented and followed daily.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Enjoys children and expresses genuine interest in them

· Speaks with calm, gentle voice

· Listens carefully and respectfully

· Teaches children to problem solve

· Utilizes teachable moments

· Must be able to focus on individual while being aware of what is happening everywhere

· Uses positive statements, is positive role-model

· Interacts consistently with children

· Must be able to maintain orderly, calm environment

· Supports cultural differences

· Ability to move from one activity to another without chaos

· Maintains positive parent interaction

· Encourages positive behavior often getting down to child’s level

· Teaches and allows children to make choices

· Uses Redirection

· Will frequently lift as in lifting, carrying, walking with, and holding infants and children.

· Required to stand up to 90% of the day.

· Must be able to stoop, bend, and sit on a child’s level.

· Able to physically and mentally interact and react to children on the playground and/or in the classroom and attend to their needs. This includes moderate and vigorous physical activity.

The Lead Teacher reports to school management team, Assistant Director, and/or School Director

Benefits:

· 401(k) retirement benefits

· Employee childcare discount for your kids

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Vision insurance

· Paid time off

· Professional development assistance

· Referral program

· Retirement plan

Schedule:

· Day shift (8 hour)

Supplemental pay types:

· Bonus Pay

Education:

· Associate’s degree (Preferred but not required)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $15.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location