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Lead Preschool Teacher

St Mark's Day School
locationBarrington Hills, IL, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Education

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the School Director, acts as an integral member of the team to assist in the overall management of day to day education, supervision, and operations of classroom students.

Essential Functions

  • Plans and implements enriched programs in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy;
  • Creates an age appropriate space for learning and exploration;
  • Leads children in activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, demonstrating the use of simple musical instruments, preparing craft materials and demonstrating their use and providing opportunities for creative expression;
  • Takes a leadership role in the classroom and provides excellent supervision and interaction with children at all times including in all classroom, outside and playground activities;
  • Observes children in their surroundings and assesses individual and group needs;
  • Promotes open communication and works cooperatively and effectively as a team member and communicates and contributes information on a continuous basis;
  • Maintains open, positive, friendly and cooperative relationships with each child’s family;
  • Accurately performs all administrative tasks including entries for the classroom log book, center communication log book and required emergency and incident reporting in a timely manner;
  • Coordinates activities with other childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants and supply workers;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

  • Meets state required Lead Teacher requirements; 4-year education degree preferred
  • Knowledge of Curriculum programs for early childhood
  • High standard of professionalism
  • Enthusiasm for serving public ensuring that all children and clients are cared for equally and in accordance with school standards
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and respond appropriately to client and children’s needs
  • High energy level with a strong work ethic

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Teaching: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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