Lead Preschool (3YO) Teacher

About the Role

La Mère Academy is seeking a dedicated teacher to join our team. We believe teachers are superheroes who use their time, energy, experience, and passion for the most valuable undertaking in the world—education and building the confidence of future generations. We provide all the tools you need to develop your talents and feel appreciated for the crucial work you do.

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children
• Observe all rules and regulations at La Mère Academy and local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to health, safety, and care of children
• Assess each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis
• Implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule
• Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with a member of the Leadership Team
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence
• Provide verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior
• Accept responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds
• Attend all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions
• Maintain overall professional personal appearance adhering to guidelines in the Employee Handbook
• Assist in other capacities as determined by the Director or designee

Qualifications

• Love of small children
• Loving and nurturing demeanor
• Friendly, enthusiastic demeanor, strong work ethic, cooperative team spirit, highly professional and dependable
• High School Diploma, GED, or higher (degree in early childhood or CDA preferred)
• CPR and First Aid certifications
• Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with handling children for program facilitation, child safety, and potential emergency situations
• Willingness to attend training and staff meetings

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Child Care discounts
• Tenure, Annual and Attendance Bonuses
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• $10,000 Group Life/AD&D policy
• Flex spending
• PTO
• Stocked break room with snacks and goodies to relax between classes
• Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
• Great team to work with

Pay

Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit available. $18 - $22 an hour depending on experience.