Lead Teacher Openings: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool
Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.
This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.
A typical day for a Lead Teacher will include:
- Working alongside the Teacher Assistants to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
- Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun!
- Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
- Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
- Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
- Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
- Overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments.
Why you'll love us:
We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.
We offer the following perks and benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with company match
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Child Care Discounts
- College Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Training/Professional Development opportunities
Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island.
Requirements
We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with children in this age group.
We are looking for someone who has the following skills:
- A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
- Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
- Management / leadership skills
Education Requirements
- College credits, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
- Minimum of High school diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
- We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits!
Certifications/Experience
- At least 1 year working with children in this age group.
- At least 1 year working in an early learning/child care setting preferred.
- Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
- Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
- Visual and hearing acuity.
- Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Other Qualifications
- 21 years of age or older
- Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
- Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
- Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).
We hope you will join our team!
