Job description
Children’s Academy is committed to providing a strong social, emotional and academic foundation in a warm and nurturing environment. Many children throughout the world are exposed to a second language from birth. This trend is also increasing in the United States. Research shows that children who are highly fluent in a second language may have the following advantages:
- Learning a second language challenges children, resulting in a better cognitive flexibility and creative thinking skills.
- Highly proficient bilingual children enjoy certain cognitive advantages in comparison to monolinguals. A bilingual advantage has been demonstrated during the performance of tasks that call for selective attention.
Our one year old Lead Teacher at Children's Academy is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Lead Teacher is responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.
- Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
- Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
- Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
Educational Qualifications All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:
- Can speak Spanish and English fluently.
Lead Teacher Responsibilities A Lead Teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
- Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
- Understand and implement emergency procedure(s)
- Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
- Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
- Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately
- Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
- Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
- Post and adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
Establish positive and effective family relations
- Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty
- Encourage families to become an integral part of their children's learning experiences
- Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences
- Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child
- Maintain a portfolio for each child
- Maintain the classroom Parent Board
Ensure an effective program, responsive to children's needs
- Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities
- Build teamwork
- Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans
- Manage classrooms according to NAC Standards
- Perform child observations and document in their portfolios
- Use assessment tools (eg, Progress Reports, Children's Progress)
Job Type: Full-time
Children’s Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
Language:
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
