What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at Stepping Stones Early Learning Center?
Up to $1000 sign-on/commitment bonus AND monthly performance bonus
Stepping Stones ELC - Woodbury, is looking for a full time, qualified Teacher to join our professional TEAM to create a positive, caring and academic environment for the upcoming school year Our school is expanding and we have multiple options for age groups to teach. This position would primarily work with Toddler or Preschool age kiddos. Teachers must have a great love and patience for children and find joy in working with children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of early childhood educational methods, as well as the ability to engage positively and earn their trust and attention.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement age appropriate curriculum
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.).
- Observe and demonstrate social and emotional skills
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve conflict
- Organize group times, outdoor play, nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children's progress and report to parents via ProCare Connect app
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom with health and safety standards
Skills
- Proven experience as an Early Childhood Teacher
- Understanding of the principles of child development and Toddler/Preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Certification in child CPR/1st Aid
Benefits
Competitive starting pay
Potential sign-on/commitment bonus, up to $1000 (DOQ)
Monthly performance bonus, up to $500/month - EVERY month
Matching 401k retirement plan, up to 4%
Holiday pay and PTO
Health and Dental options available
Employee tuition discounts, available immediately
On-site chef will provide breakfast, lunch and snack to all employees
Proven site leadership and TEAM atmosphere
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $45,520.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a current CDA or completed Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Woodbury, MN Required)
Work Location: In person