NC Pre-K Lead Teacher
Location
Walkertown
Type
Full Time
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Training & development
NC Pre-K Lead Teacher Job Description
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with NC Pre-K standards and approved curriculum.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that supports positive child development.
- Conduct ongoing child assessments and maintain accurate documentation of developmental progress.
- Participate in required NC Pre-K reporting, data collection, and compliance monitoring.
- Maintain classroom records in accordance with NC Pre-K and licensing requirements.
- Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and classroom support staff.
- Maintain required child-to-staff ratios at all times.
- Conduct parent conferences and maintain regular communication with families.
- Participate in professional development and required NC Pre-K training.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and emergency procedures.
- Collaborate with administration and support staff to ensure program quality and compliance.
- Valid North Carolina Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Teaching License or
- Meets NC Pre-K Lead Teacher education requirements and enrolled in the NC Early Educator Support, Licensure and Professional Development (EESLPD) Unit.
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
- Experience working with pre-kindergarten age children.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
- Satisfactory criminal background check and health screening as required by law.
- Knowledge of early childhood development and best practices.
- Ability to implement research-based curriculum with fidelity.
- Strong classroom management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and engage in physical activity required in early childhood settings.
Work is performed in a classroom environment requiring frequent standing, bending, lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, and active supervision of young children. Outdoor supervision is required daily.
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Enter the enchanting realm of early childhood education, where everyday moments become extraordinary milestones. As a teacher or assistant, you'll be part of a dedicated team that nurtures the growth, development, and well-being of young children. From creating safe and stimulating environments to providing meaningful experiences that foster their natural curiosity, you'll play a crucial role in helping them thrive. In this dynamic profession, you'll witness the wonders of early learning unfold before your eyes, as children build friendships, explore their surroundings, and develop the foundational skills they'll carry throughout their lives. It's a career that embraces the joy of discovery, celebrates individuality, and leaves a lasting impression on both you and the children you serve.
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