Experienced Lead Preschool Teacher

Bright Mind Preschool is a small year-round private school serving children ages two and a half to Pre-kindergarten in Alexandria for over 9 years. Our mission is to provide a strong educational foundation for young children and care that meets the needs of each child. We work alongside families to support children in a safe, inclusive, and warm environment. We are committed to the care and education of children and strive to make our school a welcoming and fun place to grow and learn.

We are currently seeking an experienced, energetic, nurturing, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Lead Teacher. If you have a genuine love for early education and are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for young minds to flourish, we’d love to hear from you. This position is full-time, Monday – Friday, at our year-round school.

Our team uses the Mother Goose Times curriculum to introduce math, literacy and art concepts in our small, independent school in Alexandria, Virginia. We believe that teaching a child to accept responsibility for one’s own actions produces individuals of sound character.

What you will bring:

· Previous lead teaching experience- required

· Bachelor's/Associate's degree or CDA- required

· A love for providing a warm and welcoming learning environment

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Lead Teacher responsibilities include:

· Plan and execute developmentally appropriate lessons and activities using the Mother Goose Times curriculum

· Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment

· Provide individualized attention to each child’s needs

· Collaborate with parents to ensure a well-rounding learning experience

· Maintain a safe and clean classroom

· Participate in teacher work days for professional development and team building activites

What You Can Expect From Bright Mind Preschool:

· A fun work environment! We work together as a team to shape the young minds of our students to create a foundation for lifelong learning.

· Competitive compensation and benefits package that include, paid holidays, and paid vacation and sick time

· Employee Perks include professional development opportunities, company-paid outings and more

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person