What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-K Lead Teacher position at A PLACE LIKE HOME?
Job description
We are currently looking for a Pre-k Lead Teacher to join our team. If you have a passion for working with children, are dedicated to providing the best education and care to your students, work collaboratively, and want to learn and grow, we want you to be a part of our team.
Reports to: Center Director and Manager
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. - with 1 hour lunch break)
Start Date: Immediately
Work Location: Stamford-CT
Benefitis:
- 401(k).
- 401(k) Matching.
- 5 Paid personal/sick Days Off.
- Two Paid Week Vacation.
- 10 Federal Paid Holidays.
- Overtime Paid.
- Career Advancement.
- Annual Pay Increase.
- Professional Development.
- ESL Program.
- End of Year Bonus.
- 27 Yearly Total Paid Days Off.
Who we are:
A Place Like Home is a Childcare Center committed to offer quality education for children and their families. We believe that learning takes place in a fun, loving, safe and healthy environment. We will guide and support your child all the way to success! Every child is unique and we believe that success and growth come from encouragement and guidance.
Our teachers focus on building every child’s self esteem and confidence through positive feedback and modeling behaviors. A child sees the world around them with wonder and awe, we believe in encouraging their natural curiosity.
JOB DUTIES:
- Create, manage and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives.
- Create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess developmental needs of students.
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
- Communicate positively with students, parents and staff.
- Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Two (2) year degree in Early Childhood Education or life experience equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education required.
- Meets minimum preparation and experience required for certification as an Early Childhood Education Teacher/Kindergarten Teacher.
- Previous experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher, in a licensed preschool or early development center (preferred)
- Strong organizational skills.
- Must be 20 years of age or older.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Must have a warm and supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families.
- Must be reliable.
- Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
- Must be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children.
More information about us:
Website: www.aplacelikehomect.com
Facebook page: @APlaceLikeHomeStamford
Instagram Page: @aplh_daycare
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- preschool: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19