Co-Preschool Teacher & Co-Toddler Teacher; English​/Spanish

Lead Preschool Teacher

MARS Early Learning Academy is a learning based education center looking for a qualified Lead Preschool Teacher with an Initial ECE Certificate, to join our growing team.

The Co-Preschool and Co-Toddler Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day to day operational activities of all classrooms. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment, where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Co-Preschool and Co-Toddler Teacher must be skilled in communication with both children and adults, to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

· Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.

· Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

· Lead by example, encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.

· Experience implementing the creative curriculum and teaching strategies gold assessment tools.

· Plan individual and group age appropriate activities to actively engage children, and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.

· Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

· Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

· Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers (if needed).

· Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

· Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

· Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.

· Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

· Enforce all administration policies and rules, governing students.

· Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health related problems, and discuss them with your supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialist.

· Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning development.

· Maintain accurate records forms and files.

· Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality and improvement.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· Professional development – Continuing education in Early Childhood Education and annual STARS training.

· Bachelors degree preferred.

· Initial ECE Certificate required or in process.

· Three years of related experience or relevant coursework.

· Good oral and written communication skills.

· Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

· Knowledge of human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, and interest, learning and motivation.

· Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

REQUIRED:

MUST Meet State Requirements

• MERIT Account
• STARS r
• DCYF Cleared Background Check
• Completed 30 Hour Child Care Basics (Cert Required)
• Negative TB Test Results
• Food Handlers Permit
• Safe Sleep Completed
• Blood Born Pathogens Cert
• CPR/First Aid Cert

Full-Time

$20.76 - $25.00 Per Hour (depending on degree, training, experience, etc.)

· Competitive Pay

· 401K (Employer Matching Contribution)

· Professional Development Opportunities

· Referral Program

· Sick Leave

· Vacation

· 8 Hour Shift

· Monday to Friday

• Bachelors (Preferred)

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 3 Years Preferred