Lead Teacher

Spring Education Group's Early Childhood Education Division includes nearly 150 schools offering services from infant care through Pre-K/K programs, as well as summer camp and after-school programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches - including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods - AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.
Benefits offered to full-time staff include:

• Uncapped Referral Bonus program
• Education Reimbursement & Partnerships
• CDA Program
• Professional Development & Teacher In-Service Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Childcare Tuition Discounts
• Pet Insurance

Lead Teacher Responsibilities:
As a Lead Teacher at Chesterbrook Academy, you will be responsible for the coordination of all classroom operations including implementation of our proprietary curriculum. Our curriculum is literacy-based and structured, but also purposefully flexible. Teachers are encouraged to be creative and intentional when developing activities, you'll have the professional freedom to ensure instructional decisions are based on students interests and needs. Our teams collaborate and build relationships with fellow staff members, school administration, families, and the community.
Education & Work Experience Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Complies with all company and state-specific standards and maintains validation of required credentials for the position.
• Complies with all state-specific education requirements. Must have one of the following:
  • High School Diploma AND
  • Associate or bachelor's Degree including 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or the Human Services field.
  • 60 college credit hours including 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or the Human Services field.
  • 30 college credit hours including 6 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or the Human Services field 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare facility.
  • Valid CDA credential or Montessori certification

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively "Company") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.
Other details

• Job Function Early Childhood Education
• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Full Time
• Travel Required No
• Required Education High School

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