At Little Scholars Academy, we are experts at combining play with age-appropriate curriculum to foster independence in children and help them develop their own unique concepts and learning style. In our classrooms, you’ll find art, music, and laughter in the air. We offer a host of interactive opportunities for learning, growing and exploring. We strive to provide the highest quality in early childhood education. Our teaching staff, directors and administrators are committed to working together with families to create a safe, educational and fun setting for children.
Our staff go above and beyond to provide a caring and nurturing environment. Our teachers are dedicated to the positive development of each child in our care. We believe that as children interact with people and materials in a learning environment, they develop their own unique concepts and Ideas. Our teachers, as a member of a team, are committed to working with our children and families to create meaningful and dynamic experiences.
Lead Teacher who will be responsible for:
Preparing and implementing activities for children in a goal oriented curriculum
Direct responsibility for the safety of children within an assigned group
Supervision and guidance of Assistant and/or Aides assigned to group
Preparation of lesson plans
Preparation of posted daily scheduled
Responsibility to notify Director of any special problems with children, parents or other co-workers
Organization and maintenance of learning environment
Joint responsibility for care of children
Attendance at required staff meetings
Provision of warm, caring environment for each child by using child development background and know pertinent information concerning each child in his/her group
Qualified applicants for this position will meet the following requirements:
An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.
Previous documented child care experience (child care, nursery, school, preschool)
Physically able to lift a minimum of 40lbs, work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to engage in physical activities with the ability to lift, sit, stand, walk, crouch, push, pull.
Passionate about building positive relationships with children and families
Ability to speak, read and write English
The benefits our dedicated team of professionals enjoy:
Medical/dental
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Discounted Childcare
Employee referral program
Little Scholars Academy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
