Lead Preschool / Daycare Teacher

Teachers at New Horizon Little Learners follow several philosophies related to children's physical health, mental health, and emotional development. Our teachers educate through play and one-on-one interactions, which allows our staff to utilize their creativity. New Horizon Little Learners takes pride in paying our teachers above market value and offering an excellent benefits package, including Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay. Diversity and inclusion are foundational principles at New Horizon Little Learners. We are committed to providing accessible, equitable, and culturally competent mental health care to individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits include but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. (free medical insurance for employees is available)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday's
• Free gym access to EOS Fitness
• Retirement Benefits

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of children enrolled in the class at all times
• Facilitate bi-annual parent/teacher conferences
• Maintain/update student feed/activities in Brightwheel
• Be a team player. Interact and communicate consistently and positively with peers and leadership
• Train co-teacher or assistant (if applicable) within the classroom.
• Maintain compliance with all NHLL policies and state licensing regulations
• Maintain accurate child files pertaining to milestones and development
• Complete all tasks designated by your supervisor
• Educating children about fundamental concepts, such as colors, letters, numbers, and shapes.
• Engaging in creative learning methods like arts and crafts, supervised play, and storytelling.
• Planning comprehensive curriculums to address early childhood development needs.
• Create lesson plans for daily activities in line with the school curriculum
• Instilling a sense of order and discipline in the classroom.
• Monitoring free time on the playground and supervision in the classroom at all times.
• Preparing for lessons by gathering materials and setting up workstations.
• Writing up reports/assessments for parents on each child's developmental progress.
• Engage with young children in activities that are age-appropriate while bearing educational merit
• Foster a positive and healthy learning environment
• Ensure the classroom is kept in a clean, organized, and safe condition at all times
• Interact with other teachers and administrative staff as needed
• Communicate with parents regarding child development and progress
• Switch out of classroom toys and change up classroom environment monthly

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passionate about education and willingness to learn.
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma/GED
• Paid working in the realm of Early Childhood Education for at least six months
• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (prior to starting)
• CPR and First Aid Certification, preferred
• Food Handler card, preferred