Lead Pre-k 3's Teacher

Ascension Episcopal Day School serves the community by providing a nurturing, stimulating and supportive Christian educational environment for children ages 6 weeks thru 5 years. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing, innovative, collaborative, and supportive learning community for 15 children ages 3 yrs old. The Lead Teacher is responsible for the day-to-day management of one classroom and the supervision of 1 Assistant Teachers and 1 Afternoon assistant.

This is a 12-month professional position. Work hours are 7:20 am to 3:20 pm.

• Assist in the creation and maintenance of a safe and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assist in the implementation of curriculum conductive to the cognitive, physical, social, creative, and emotional development of young children.
• Actively engage students in activities and explorations that encourage curiosity, creativity, movement, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels.
• Model developmentally appropriate behavior management techniques.
• Assist in the maintenance of attendance and childcare records for the classroom.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating information on a continuous basis and attending staff meetings.
• Participate in staff development opportunities and maintain knowledge of current child development practices.
• Consistently maintain open and friendly relationships with each child's family.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Act as a team leader in your classroom when the Lead Teacher is not present, including modeling best teaching practices and professional behavior.
• Assist with school health practices including cleaning/sterilizing the classroom throughout the day and basic childcare routines such as diapering, cleaning noses, and washing hands.

Ascension Day School is an educational center and not a daycare. We require Lead Teachers to maintain a high-quality learning environment. The successful candidate will have, at minimum:

• An associate and or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field.
• 2 years teaching experience in an early education center.
• Advanced knowledge of early education instructional design and teaching methods.
• Advanced knowledge of child mental, cognitive, and physical development.
• Supervisory and leadership experience.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

One year of experience in an early education center.

Some college-level courses in early education or a related field.

Early education training including knowledge of early education teaching methods and child development theory.

Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with diverse populations.

• Competitive wages for early education.
• 45-minute paid lunch.
• Paid trainings for professional development.