Lead Teacher

Position Summary

Judah Ministries dba Pride Academy teachers are passionate about the intellectual and emotional development of children, and we are currently in search of equally passionate and enthusiastic Lead Teachers to join our Pride Academy Early Learning Institute team. Lead Teachers will be responsible for maintaining a positive and appropriate educational environment and creating a program that meets the intellectual and emotional needs of all the children. The successful candidates will work closely with the Directors to ensure our program provides education, physical health, emotional well-being, and parental involvement services to all enrolled students.

Responsibilities and Duties

v Create a developmentally appropriate program for our children.

v Develop weekly lesson plans, activities, and class setups.

v Assess children’s needs and development.

v Work closely with families to encourage cooperation.

v Guide instructional staff to help resolve issues with students when necessary.

v Ensure the safety of all children in our program.

v Physical requirements: Must be able to lift to 35lb. Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, hearing, talking, and repetitive motion are physical requirements of the position.

v Closely follow licensing regulations related to childcare.

v Complete the Attendance Record for CACFP

v Complete the Meal Participation Record at the “Point of Service” for CACFP

v Complete individual infant feeding records (for Infant Teacher)

Required Skills

v Must have a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency

v Be at least 18 years old (preschool) or 21 years old (infant and toddlers)

v Child Development Associates (CDA) is required unless the applicant has an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related fields.

v 2 years or more experience in teaching position and lesson planning. Experience in childcare could potentially equate to credential requirement but one must be willing to achieve at least a CDA in 1 year while employed with the program.

v Passionate about the development and well-being of children

v Excellent verbal and written communication skills

v Must pass FBI Background Check, Drug Screening, Physical, and TB Test (Negative Reading)

v Will need to be able to take CPR/ First Aid/ AED and Universal Precautions

Daily Schedule and Work Location:

v Monday- Friday

v 8 hours shift

v 40 hours a week

v 1-hour lunch

Benefits include:

v Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

v Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Bereavement

v 401 K Retirement Plan

v College Choice Advisor 529 Savings Plan

Potential Hourly Range: $15-$25

Please submit a resume and 3 references (emails and phone numbers) to prideacademyinc@yahoo.com

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