Lead Preschool Teacher

CELC is hiring for Lead Preschool teachers. Please email your resume to schedule a time to fill out an application! We are excited to support the children and families of our community and look forward to hearing from you!

Qualifications:

• MUST have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood for the lead teacher position & at least 12 ECE credits to be an assistant teacher. Must be willing to go back to school to achieve a degree in ECE. Hourly wage depends on current qualifications for this position.
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Provide 3 professional references
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation a plus
• Knowledge of ELDS or DOTS
• Must have a minimum of 1 year working in a childcare setting.
• Fluent in other languages (i.e.. spanish, portuguese, etc.) a plus!

Your job duties will include:

• Adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group
• Ensuring that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe
• Establishing policies and procedures, including disciplinary policies
• Maintaining and scheduling weekly and monthly activities
• Participating in on-going in-service and education development opportunities, and participating in the ongoing development and evaluation of the program’s goals and objectives
• Planning and implementing activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of their students
• Providing a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
• Providing adequate equipment and activities
• Ensuring that all children are supervised at all times
• Communicating with parents and discussing their children’s development
• Implementing positive discipline
• Observing children and making notes of progress and development
• Providing a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person