Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Lead Teacher to inspire and guide young learners in a vibrant educational environment. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a nurturing classroom atmosphere that promotes early childhood development, literacy, math, and social-emotional skills. Your expertise will help create engaging lesson plans, support individual learning needs, and mentor fellow educators to ensure every child receives the highest quality education. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working within a collaborative and innovative team.
Duties
- Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum plans aligned with early childhood education standards, including Montessori and preschool methodologies.
- Lead classroom activities that promote literacy, math, behavioral health, and social skills while ensuring an inclusive environment for children with diverse needs.
- Conduct assessments of student progress through observations, standardized testing, and documentation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Collaborate with speech therapists, behavioral therapists, and other specialists to support children with autism, developmental disabilities, or behavioral health challenges.
- Manage classroom behavior through effective behavior management techniques and behavioral therapy strategies to foster positive learning experiences.
- Mentor and support fellow teachers and teaching assistants by sharing best practices in classroom management, lesson planning, and special education strategies.
- Maintain detailed records of student development, IEP goals, communication logs, and progress reports to ensure compliance with educational regulations.
Experience
- Proven classroom experience in early childhood education or special education settings, including preschool or private school environments.
- Strong knowledge of childhood development theories, curriculum development, literacy education, math instruction, and behavioral health practices.
- Experience working with children with disabilities or developmental delays such as autism spectrum disorder or other learning differences.
- Familiarity with IEP processes, standardized testing procedures, and behavior management techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues, and specialists to support student success.
- Prior experience mentoring or leading teams of educators is highly desirable.
- Certification or training in speech therapy, behavioral therapy, or related fields is a plus but not required; relevant coursework or professional development is valued. Join us as a Lead Teacher to shape the future of young learners by providing compassionate guidance and innovative instruction that unlocks each child's potential!
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
