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Location

Merritt Island, Florida

Quick overview

The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning, assessing, and instructing children to prepare them for Kindergarten while mentoring fellow staff. They must also manage the classroom environment and build strong relationships with families to support center success.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and have experience leading a classroom. Applicants must also be able to meet state licensing requirements and pass a Florida background screening.

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Job description

The State Pre-K Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing based on the needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. We want change makers who never stop being curious, inventive, and open-hearted to prepare children for Kindergarten and beyond.

As a Lead Pre-K Teacher, you’ll

  • Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
  • Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
  • Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and Pre-K program requirements.
  • Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.
  • We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies or related degree
  • Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
  • The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
  • The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Florida Background Screening Notice Employment with this school is contingent upon successful completion of Florida’s required background screening. Information regarding Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com