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SalaryLaugh & Learn Academy is looking for a Preschool teacher (ages 3-4)
Responsibilities:
The Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of a particular age group/classroom (Infant, Toddler, Preschool or School Age), including, but not limited to,:
- Creating a safe and nurturing environment
- Responsible for overseeing, developing, implementing and coordinating developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment of children
- Complete administrative paperwork
- Attending meetings
- Communicating positively with parents on a daily basis
- Supervise classroom staff
- Assist with ordering and preparing food and supplies
- Oversee the cleanliness, organization and maintenance of the classroom
Education Requirements:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or 3 college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required
- Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred (Preschool positions)
- Must participate in early childhood staff development program
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
Experience Requirements: Minimum one (1) year experience working with children in age group/classroom assigned and in a child care/early learning center
- Knowledge of Teaching Strategies preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Positive team player
- Management/leadership skills
- Ability to attend meetings/trainings after normal business hours
Physical Requirements: Ability to be engaged in physical exercise with children such as walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting, etc. Must have visual and hearing acuity Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Other Qualifications: Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS) Apart from religious observations, available to work between the hours of 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, according to the needs of the business
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
