Overview
Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Pre-K Lead Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will inspire a love of learning in preschoolers. In this dynamic role, you will lead engaging classroom activities, develop innovative curricula, and foster a safe, inclusive environment that promotes social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Your expertise will help lay a strong foundation for children’s future success while collaborating with families and staff to create a joyful learning community. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children’s lives through energetic teaching and dedicated care.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that incorporate curriculum development principles, including literacy education, math, physical education, and Montessori methods.
- Create a nurturing classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, and positive behavior management strategies.
- Lead daily classroom activities focused on childhood development milestones, early intervention techniques, and social-emotional learning.
- Collaborate with families to communicate children’s progress, address individual needs related to special education or early intervention, and support child welfare initiatives.
- Manage classroom routines efficiently while maintaining high standards of classroom management and childcare safety protocols.
- Assess student progress through observations and standardized testing; adjust teaching strategies accordingly to meet diverse learning needs.
- Supervise and mentor assistant teachers or aides, fostering teamwork and professional growth within the early childhood education setting.
Requirements
- Proven experience working with children in daycare environments; prior classroom management experience is essential.
- Strong knowledge of childhood development theories, early intervention practices, and behavior management techniques.
- Certification in early childhood education or equivalent credentials.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with families, colleagues, and community partners.
- Ability to plan engaging lessons that incorporate standardized testing preparation when necessary.
- Experience working with children with special needs or in private school settings is highly desirable. Join us in shaping the future by providing energetic leadership in early childhood education—where every day is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, foster growth, and build a foundation for lifelong learning!
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to take a drug test?
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Gary, IN 46402 (Required)
Work Location: In person
