State Pre-K Lead Teacher
- $52,000 Yearly
- Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
- Contractor
Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.
Start Date: 8/26
Hours: Mon-Fri from 8am-4pm
10 month position (follows school calendar)
35 hours per week
PTO hours to be used for RIDE school vacation/breaks
A typical day for a RIDE Pre-K Lead Teacher will include:
- Working as a team with the Teacher Assistants to provide a safe, healthy, structured, welcoming space to grow and learn.
- Singing, dancing, playing, teaching!
- 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
Learn more about our benefits at www.drdaycare.com/careers
We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have experience working with children in a classroom setting.
We are looking for someone who has the following skills:
- A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
- Verbal and written communication skills, including grammar and reading skills.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
- Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
Education Requirements
· Option 1: RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Early Childhood Education Certificate (PreK – Grade 2)
· Option 2: RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Teacher Early Childhood Special Education Certificate (Birth - Grade 2), which includes Early Childhood Education Certificate
· Option 3: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Human Development or Child Development and an individualized plan for completing requirements to be a certified Early Childhood Education Teacher (PreK – Grade 2) within one (1) year of employment and documentation of progress toward plan completion that is submitted annually to the RI Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as part of the early childhood education program’s annual approval renewal
Certifications/Experience
- Minimum 3 months of successful supervised teaching in a licensed/approved education program for the appropriate age level (student teaching may fulfill).
- Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
- Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with ECERS and CLASS 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!
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