Lead Teachers

Join Our Team: Lead Teacher at Blue Bird of Alexandria

Blue Bird of Alexandria is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Teacher to join our close-knit school community. If you're passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a safe, joyful, and developmentally rich environment for young learners, we'd love to hear from you.

About This Opportunity As a Lead Teacher at Blue Bird, you'll have the chance to design engaging learning experiences, support children's social-emotional growth, and work closely with families and staff to uphold our community's high standards.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans and hands-on learning activities for daily instruction
• Ensure a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment that fosters growth and development
• Support children's social-emotional development through positive guidance and role modeling
• Build strong, respectful relationships with families to ensure open communication and collaboration
• Mentor and guide assistant teachers to ensure consistency and quality in the classroom
• Uphearld strong values of warmth, professionalism, and child-centered care in all aspects of your work

Essential Qualifications

• A reliable educator who genuinely loves working with young children and is dedicated to creating a positive learning environment
• Strong classroom management and communication skills to effectively engage with children, families, and staff
• Experience planning developmentally appropriate activities and routines to meet the diverse needs of young learners
• Prior experience in an early childhood setting, including the ability to lead assistant teachers and foster a collaborative classroom team
• A CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (or related field), or equivalent experience
• Prior experience in an early childhood setting required

1 to 2 years of experience in a classroom setting.

• Child Care Discount