Lead Teacher

Summary

Christocrats Academy of Science & Technology, Inc. is now hiring a full-time preschool teacher. The teacher must be comfortable to teach ages 2-4 years old. 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. Most importantly, the teacher must present a Godly example to the children and others.

Duties

• Model Christian beliefs, thoughts, and actions at all times, both on and off the job, to the children they teach.
• Create a Christ-centered environment for each child's growth and development according to God's plan.
• 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 and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Follow all employer policies and procedures at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs repeatedly throughout the day.
• 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.
• Must be able to see and or hear a child in distress up to 25 feet away.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related field, or equivalent classroom/teaching experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

About Us

Christocrats Academy of Science and Technology is Christ-centered preschool with ages 2-5. We are in the process of opening our doors.

The mission of Christocrats Academy of Science & Technology, Inc. is to:

• Help parents fulfill their obligation of raising their children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. 
• Assist each student in reaching his or her God–given potential in a timely manner. 
• Create a Christ-centered environment for each student’s growth and development according to God’s plan. 
• Prepare students to make the choices of life according to the truth as revealed by the Word of God.