What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Preschool Teacher position at Cheyenne's Early Learning Center?
CELC is hiring for Lead Preschool teachers. Please email your resume to schedule a time to fill out an application! We are excited to support the children and families of our community and look forward to hearing from you!
Qualifications:
- MUST have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood for the lead teacher position & at least 12 ECE credits to be an assistant teacher. Must be willing to go back to school to achieve a degree in ECE. Hourly wage depends on current qualifications for this position.
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Provide 3 professional references
- Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation a plus
- Knowledge of ELDS or DOTS
- Must have a minimum of 1 year working in a childcare setting.
- Fluent in other languages (i.e.. spanish, portuguese, etc.) a plus!
Your job duties will include:
- Adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group
- Ensuring that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe
- Establishing policies and procedures, including disciplinary policies
- Maintaining and scheduling weekly and monthly activities
- Participating in on-going in-service and education development opportunities, and participating in the ongoing development and evaluation of the program’s goals and objectives
- Planning and implementing activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of their students
- Providing a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
- Providing adequate equipment and activities
- Ensuring that all children are supervised at all times
- Communicating with parents and discussing their children’s development
- Implementing positive discipline
- Observing children and making notes of progress and development
- Providing a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20