Lead Teacher

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Lead Teacher to inspire and guide young learners in a vibrant educational environment. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a nurturing classroom atmosphere that promotes early childhood development, literacy, math skills, and social-emotional growth. Your expertise will help create engaging lesson plans, support individualized learning plans, and collaborate with families and colleagues to ensure every child's success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead by example, mentor fellow educators, and make a meaningful impact on children's lives through innovative teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum plans aligned with early childhood education standards, including Montessori or preschool methodologies.
• Lead classroom activities that promote literacy, math, communication skills, behavioral health, and social-emotional development.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively through positive behavior management strategies and behavioral therapy techniques.
• Assess student progress regularly using standardized testing, IEP (Individualized Education Program) reviews, and informal observations to tailor instruction accordingly.
• Collaborate with specialists such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and behavioral health professionals to support children with autism or developmental disabilities.
• Mentor and supervise assistant teachers or teaching assistants to ensure high-quality instructional delivery and classroom management.
• Maintain detailed documentation of student development, IEP goals, lesson plans, and progress reports while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Proven classroom experience in early childhood education or special education settings, including preschool or private school environments.
• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles, curriculum development, and classroom management techniques.
• Experience working with children with disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, or developmental delays is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with behavioral health practices, behavioral therapy strategies, and behavioral management techniques.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, families, colleagues, and external specialists.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons in literacy education, math, library services or tutoring sessions tailored to diverse learners.
• Certification or training in speech therapy, early intervention programs or related fields is a plus; relevant certifications in special education are preferred. Join us as a Lead Teacher to shape the future of young learners by providing inspiring instruction rooted in compassion and expertise! We are committed to paying all our educators fairly for their vital contributions—this is a paid position that values your dedication to fostering growth and learning in every child you serve.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person