Early Childhood Education - Lead Teacher

Company: Early Learning Academies
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Lead TeacherKids Country Learning Centers - Seattle, WAJob Summary:Kids Country Learning Centers is seeking a Lead Teacher to join our team. We are a fast-paced, growing company, seeking a professional who will perform routine tasks independently, referring new or unusual situations to the Center Director for input and resolution. All employees are expected to have a love for children and desire to positively impact their lives. A background check will be administered for all employees before having unsupervised access to children.Positions available in the following classrooms:Pre-KSchool AgeResponsibilitiesPlan and implement age-appropriate curriculum in accordance with the curriculum policy.Responsible for the basic care needs of each child in the classroom including assistance with dressing, toileting, tying shoes, regular hand washing, face cleaning, and any other tasks associated with good personal hygiene.Responsible for assisting the children with social development including teaching table manners during meals, working with a group of children to accomplish goals, teaching them to share, and other activities associated with social and emotional development.Ensure your classroom is in compliance with child care state licensing regulations.Provides daily physical gross motor activities with or without equipment or materials indoor and outdoor.Complete any required daily forms such as Child Tracking Sheets, Attendance Records, and any other paperwork assigned such as Incident/Accident reports.Participate in parent-teacher conferences.Any other duties assigned by the Center Director.Skills/QualificationsKnowledge of or ability to learn early childhood education standards.Proactive and team-oriented attitude to create a successful team environment.Ability to create a positive learning environment for children.Communication skills that reflect professionalism and kindness at all times.Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.Frequent periods of standing, stooping, bending, and occasional running.Must be able to maintain a strict classroom schedule to ensure State "ratio" compliance.Minimum of 18 years of age.ECE Credentials, AA in Education, Child Development, or Early Childhood EducationEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bonafide occupational qualification exists.

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