PreK 3 Lead Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate PreK 3 Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team in West End, NC. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where three-year-old children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. You will implement age-appropriate curricula, foster a love for learning, and build strong relationships with families to support each child's unique development.

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Follow prepared lesson plans
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Routine Care
• Knowledge of Child Development
• Understanding of NC child care regulations

• North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) or equivalent state-recognized certification.
• Current Pediatric and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED or willingness to obtain them
• Current TB test
• Current physical
• Current Criminal Records Check letter
• Current Workforce Qualifications Letter
• Proven experience working with children aged 2-5 in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
• Physical: Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
• Physical: A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.

Skills Requirement

• Excellent Supervision Skills
• High Energy to have Consistent Meaningful Interaction with Children
• Strong Understanding of Child Development
• Warm Personality - Friendly, Enthusiastic, Welcoming
• Ability to Work Well with Others to Foster a Team Environment
• Ability to Follow Instructions, Meet Deadlines
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Skills
• Flexibility to perform multiple duties
• Creative, Organized, Punctual, Professional    

• Experience working with the Learn Every Day Curriculum or a similar inquiry-based learning framework
• Knowledge of Conscious Discipline or other positive behavior intervention strategies.
• Current Pediatric and Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
• Current TB test
• Current physical
• Current Criminal Records Check letter
• Current Workforce Qualifications Letter

1. Health Insurance BCBS (50% premium contribution)
2. Dental and Vision BCBS (50% contribution)
3. Increased hourly pay/Bonuses
4. Retirement plan employees can deposit into with the center matching up to 3%

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay

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Closed on weekends and Holidays