The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum in the classroom and for the supervision and management of children in the classroom. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices to supervise assistant teachers and children in their room, ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by Amazing Explorers Academy.
Responsibilities:
-Helps and supervises children during all activities. Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
-Implements lesson plans.
-Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
-Helps children with meal times and clean-up
-Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
-Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
-Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
-Must be at least 21 years old
-CDA or higher in Early childhood education with DCF 45 hours training
-Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus
-Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
-Professional and dependable
-Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental/ Vision insurance
- Health insurance reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Paid time off/ Paid Holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Sanford, FL 32771 (Required)
Work Location: In person