What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Gan Academy, Denver position at ElevatEd?
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Gan Academy is excited to bring a new teacher into our wonderful community! We are hoping to hire someone who will contribute to healthy mental and emotional development of the children in our care and create joyful experiences each day.
We are proud to have a small, one-classroom school which allows us to create close relationships with the children and families in our care. Gan Academy is a warm, intimate early childhood community where every child and family is valued. With small class sizes of 6 - 10 children, our educators have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships and create a nurturing, play-based learning environment. We believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and a deep sense of belonging for both children and staff. If you are a passionate, caring educator who thrives in a close-knit community, we would love to welcome you to our team!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Planning lessons that target specific skills and concepts, managing classroom behavior to keep all students engaged in the lesson, and providing individual support and feedback for their students.
- To develop and maintain a curriculum that is fun and educational for 3-5-year-old children.
- To ensure that the school is fostering an environment that is inviting and nurturing for the children.
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Support children’s development and communicate with parents
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Experience with Teaching Strategies Gold and the Creative Curriculum not required, but is a great addition
Qualifications:
- ECT Qualified
Benefits:
- Payment is given though a monthly salary which is calculated to be $20-25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications,
- 5 days off for personal care
- 50% off care for your own child ages 2.5-6 years old
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25