School Age Head Teacher

Overview

Whiz Kids Child Development Center is a center-based facility that is family oriented. We are looking for a School Age Lead Teacher to join our team of caring and creative caregivers. Qualified candidates will possess a passion and joy for early childhood education. A successful preschool teacher will be energetic and enthusiastic. S/he won't be afraid to get wild and crazy with their kiddos.

Monday‑Friday

Split shift: 6:30‑9:00 A.M. 2:00‑5:00 P.M.

Shift time may vary for lesson planning.

The duties of a School Age Lead Teacher include (but are not limited to):

• Design lesson plans that facilitate the children's social‑emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Implement age‑appropriate activities and work as a team player with peers and associates
• Tend to children's basic needs
• Mediate conflict between children
• Model appropriate behaviors
• Encourage staff/parent communication
• Ensure the center's philosophies and policies are implemented
• Attend all staff meetings, continuing education, and center events
• Maintain state‑mandated staff/student ratio at all times

At Whiz Kids, a school‑age teacher must have:

• Clear criminal record
• Prior experience working with young children, preferably within a similar setting
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Warm, approachable disposition
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Passion for early childhood development

• An associate’s degree in ECE or a related field
• First aid certified per CT requirements
• CPR certified per CT requirements
• Medication certified per CT requirements

Whiz Kids provides an environment where professional growth is encouraged and parents, staff, and children look to each other for support, guidance, and help in order to fulfill their potential. With this we offer:

• Employee discounts
• Bonus pay
• Salary negotiable, based upon education level and experience