Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $55,000-$60,000

Full-Time Lead Teacher - Nationally Accredited Early Childhood Preschool

Do you love working with kids? Have an upbeat perspective? Enjoy building relationships that will last a lifetime? You might be just who we are looking for!

The Child Development Center is looking for an energetic, creative, and loving Lead Teacher to join our teaching team. We are NAEYC accredited and a 4-star Texas Rising Star preschool in Southwest Austin. As an established non-profit preschool, our primary focus is on children, families, and staff.

This is a full-year, full-time, exempt position that will start as soon as possible. Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm.

As part of our commitment to our teachers, we provide:

• Competitive salary starting at $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience and education (highest pay in the industry and the area)
• Generous paid holidays (~20 Days per year, including paid weeks off at Spring Break & Winter Break) with additional individual PTO
  Daily planning time for lead teachers
• Low teacher/student ratios
• Continuous teacher support through daily planning time and dedicated Education Administrators
• Excellent Benefits package including health insurance, vision, dental, and a matched 401K program

The ideal candidate should:

• Have a passion for creating a nurturing, safe, and supportive learning environment that is stimulating and conducive to learning
• Have a love for children and the desire to make a difference in their lives
• Have a commitment to maintaining professionalism
• Have a strong desire to work collaboratively with a talented team of diverse teachers and administrators
• Have patience, creativity, and strong communication skills
• Have an ability to adapt to various teaching styles and children's needs
• Have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage children in a group setting
  

Duties Include:

• Collaborating with other Teachers and Education Directors to implement an engaging and developmentally appropriate curriculum that follows the standards for National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Texas Rising Star
• Managing and supporting the Assistant Teachers in the classroom through collaboration, modeling, and frequent communication
• Complete developmentally appropriate assessments of each child
• Communication with families, both verbal and written
• Building positive relationships with parents and coworkers
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all staff, children, and families
• Demonstrating respect for diverse families and cultures
• Being physically active in order to monitor and participate in children's games and movement activities
• Individualizing for each child
• Ensuring compliance with all licensing regulations and standards

Qualifications:

• Minimum: 1+ year teaching experience
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or EC Special Education
• Required: CDA or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Candidates must meet all Texas Department of Family and Protective Services requirements and must pass the appropriate background check
• Must be able to lift/carry 25+ pounds
  
• General computer proficiency
  
• Must be able to bend down
  
• Must be able to lift/carry 25+ pounds
  Must be able to stand and be on your feet for long periods of time
  

We offer:

• Competitive Salary - $55,000-$60,000 commensurate with education and experience
• Generous paid holidays (approximately 20+ Days, including Spring Break & Winter Break)
• Individual Paid Time Off (on top of paid holidays)
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401K Opportunities with matching
• Low Teacher/Student Ratios
• Paid Training Opportunities
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Professional and friendly work environment
• Career Path Opportunities
  

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