Position Overview
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher to join our Early Childhood Education program.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all enrolled children, including maintaining active supervision and child-to-staff ratios at all times
- Create and maintain a positive, structured learning environment appropriate to children's developmental levels and learning styles
- Develop and implement written weekly lesson plans and individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Conduct ongoing observation, assessment, and documentation of each child's behavior and progress
- Provide a variety of activities and experiences that promote physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development
- Support children in developing language, independence, self-expression, and social skills
- Establish positive relationships with parents and caregivers; conduct regular parent conferences and home visits
- Supervise, train, and evaluate Assistant Teachers, volunteers, and student workers
- Organize and chair team planning sessions and Class Committee
- Make appropriate referrals based on assessments and team planning
- Maintain all required records (attendance, meal counts, sign-in/out sheets, etc.)
- Follow all program policies, licensing regulations, and grantee standards
- Participate in a minimum of 15 clock hours of professional development training per year
Qualifications
- Teacher I: Associate's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
- Teacher II: Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent coursework in Elementary Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Special Education — must obtain CDA within 3 months of hire
- Teacher III: Master's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
- Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills
Requirements
- Must pass all required background checks and screenings
- Ability to meet physical demands of an early childhood classroom (standing, bending, lifting, active supervision)
- Professional dress code compliance required
About Us
Established in 1998, Alignstaffing recognized the challenges in the education system and sought to connect highly skilled and passionate educators with institutions in need. Specializing in comprehensive staffing solutions, we address the dynamic needs of educational settings in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania regions. Our unique approach, embodied in the SMRT System, efficiently meets our clients' urgent substitute teacher requirements. Alignstaffing remains unwavering in our commitment to excellence, ensuring that the educators we connect with institutions share our passion for transformative and impactful learning experiences.
Benefits for Staffing Members
- Weekly Pay
- Flexible Shift Work Opportunities – Choose your schedule.
Note: Alignstaffing is a staunch advocate for equal employment opportunities. We uphold a non-discriminatory hiring practice, ensuring all qualified applicants receive fair consideration, based purely on job-related factors.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
- Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
