We are looking to hire a hardworking Lead Teacher to join our fast-paced team at Futures Early Learning Center in Grand Junction, CO.
Growing your career as a Full Time Lead Teacher is an exceptional opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in people management, analysis and have the right talent for the job, then apply for the position of Lead Teacher at Futures Early Learning Center today!
Summary
The Lead Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children?s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. Duties
? Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
? Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
? Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
? Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
? Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
? Ensure a healthy classroom environment ? including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
? Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
? Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
? Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement. Requirements Educational requirements are having a CDA or an Assoicates degree. High energy. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. A strong understanding of child development. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. Be able to lift up to 35 pounds. Have the ability to get up and down off the floor with no difficulty. Nice To Haves
? Minimum of 1 years of professional childcare experience preferred. To Apply:
Email Futuresece @yahoo.com your resume, references, and credentialling and we call you with interview dates. Benefits Half off childcare for parents that work for us. We offer a retirement plan. Raises every 90 working days. A women lead positive work environment. Paid time off (PTO)/ Sick Leave Flexible work schedule. Professional Development and education benefits Every 6 months you will receive retention bonus. Benefits of working as a Lead Teacher in Grand Junction, CO:
? Career Growth Potential
? Continuous Learning Opportunities
? Competitive salary
