Faith Academy Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood - Lead Teacher

Reference ID : 117786
Location : Sunset Hills, MO
Category : Education/Training
Job Type : Full Time

Description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.

Requirements

  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
  • A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience preferred

Benefits

Faith Academy offers full time employees Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Tuition Discount for Staff.

About Us


At Faith Academy, it is our goal to provide excellent childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. We are committed to provide opportunities for learning and spiritual growth in a safe, God-honoring atmosphere. We will provide a place to meet the emotional, physical, social and intellectual developmental needs of each individual child.

OUR VALUES



Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Education/Training
Minimum Experience : 2 Yrs
Location : Sunset Hills, MO

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