Overview:
Alianza Preschool seeks a dynamic and passionate Lead Teacher to enhance our Spanish immersion program. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to cultivating a nurturing and engaging learning environment that emphasizes emotional education and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record Keeping: Maintain all necessary records, including attendance logs, time sheets, and documentation of any incidents.
- Curriculum Implementation: Fulfill curriculum objectives through developmentally appropriate practices by planning long- and short-term activities aligned with our program philosophy.
- Lesson Adaptation: Implement monthly lesson plans and adapt them to the evolving needs of the children and classroom dynamics.
- Individual Support: Provide comprehensive emotional, social, physical, and cognitive support to each child to promote holistic learning experiences.
- Team Collaboration: Engage classroom assistants in curriculum planning while ensuring they receive proper training and supervision.
- Assessment Reporting: Complete trimester assessment reports to track each child's progress for communication purposes effectively.
- Parent Engagement: Organize Parent-Teacher Conferences as per the established schedule; utilize the Procare App for daily updates to parents, which should include at least two reports accompanied by pictures.
- Staff Participation: Actively engage in staff meetings, share ideas collaboratively, and participate in school events as a team.
- Classroom Management: Prepare educational materials efficiently and adhere to classroom schedules diligently while maintaining an organized yet inviting learning space for students.
- Training Requirements: Complete 24 hours of mandatory training within your first 90 days of employment.
- Physical Requirements: Capable of lifting to 50 lbs multiple times throughout the day.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred).
- Experience teaching or working with young children is preferred; experience within an immersion or Reggio Emilia-inspired setting is highly valued.
- Strong communication skills are essential for fostering positive relationships among children, parents, and colleagues.
- A deep passion for education and commitment to promoting emotional growth in children's lives is crucial.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a cohesive team.
Why Join Us?
At Alianza Preschool, you will join an enriching community that prioritizes creativity and teamwork and is focused on children's emotional well-being. We firmly believe in education's transformative power and are committed to providing our students with exceptional learning experiences.
Salary & Benefits:
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In-person at Houston TX 77077
If you have a passion for early childhood education and meet the abovementioned qualifications, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume to energycorridor@alianzaecoschool.com.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person