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SummaryIMMEDIATE OPENING - Lead TeacherThis position is for a lead teacher for a 4 year old classroom. (older 3s / Younger 4s) The teacher will work summer hours of 5 to 6 per day, and 7 to 8 hours per day 2024-2025 preschool year. Schedule will be set within hours from 8:00 - 5:00. The applicant must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for lesson planning, interacting and engaging with children in developmentally appropriate activities, and supervising/interacting with any volunteers or staff assigned to the classroom.DutiesCreate and implement curricula activities and encourage participation by children, in play based learning centers.Supervise assistants and model teaching strategies in the classroom.Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.Follow all center policies and state regulations.Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.Lead by example.RequirementsMinimum of 6 months experience working in a licensed child care center is a must. 1 Year preferred.ECD101 certification or higher educationBe willing to learn and use high quality standards produced by Spartanburg Quality Counts.High energy.Ability to work well with others.A strong understanding of child development.Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.Must be able and willing to take frequent walks, engage in outdoor activity, use hands, fingers and handle objects, to talk clearly and hear voices at different levels.Must be able to kneel, bend ,squat in the classroom and playground environment.Vision ability will include seeing up close and distances, and to have peripheral vision and depth perception.Nice To HavesCurrent Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.1 year or more of recent experience working in a licensed child care center.CDA, Early Care and Education Associates Degree, or additional Early Care and Education course work.Associates degree or higher in a RELATED fieldBenefitsDental, Vision, Health insurance available through brokerage.Quality trainings offered by Spartanburg Quality Counts free of charge.St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Preschool
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