Lead Preschool Teacher

The Lead Teacher, under the supervision of the Director and/or Assistant Director, is responsible for developing and implementing a developmentally based, educational program for the assigned class of children, in this case, 4- to 5-year-olds.

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Mi Escuelita is a five-star preschool; we are a small but diverse community that has a true family feel. We value diversity and social justice; all of our staff are paid a living wage. We are a non-profit school that is governed by a Board of Directors. More information about Mi Escuelita can be found here.

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Primary Duties

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• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans for preschool children

• Plan and execute educational programs of age-appropriate activities for children in care that familiarize children with Spanish language, and Latin American customs, music, food, traditions, etc.

• Create a nurturing and stimulating environment to facilitate learning and development

• Use effective behavior management techniques to promote positive behavior in the classroom

• Provide physical education activities to promote gross motor skills development

• Incorporate activities that support childhood development, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains

• Foster literacy education through storytelling, reading, and language activities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in the classroom

• Collaborate with parents and guardians to support each child's individual needs and progress

• Maintain accurate records of each child's progress and development

• Maintain constant supervision of children

• Observe children for any health problems, notify the director, and follow the program’s procedure to inform families of sickness or injury

• Take daily attendance and maintain all requirements to keep Mi Escuelita in good standing as a licensed 5-star childcare center

• Establish and maintain effective communication with families

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In addition, the workload includes but is not limited to the following

• Maintain professional attitudes, a teamwork mindset, and loyalty to the school

• Build good communications with other staff to create a professional environment

• Attend pre-service and in-service training as required by the state

• Attend recommended training, workshops, and conferences that help grow his/her professional development in the field of early childhood and the improvement of early childhood education.

• Attend training on Spanish immersion educational methods in a majority-English country

• Observe the center’s discipline policy​

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Experience

• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)

• Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

• Knowledge of Early Childhood development principles and practices

• Ability to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for young children

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with young children

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Associate in Early Childhood Education, or CDA

• EDU-119 Certification or willing to take the course within the first 6 months of employment.

• Applicant must be a fluent Spanish speaker and have life experience in Latin American culture, such that the applicant is familiar with the customs, music, food, religious and holiday traditions of a Latin American country

• Applicant must have a minimum of two years of experience working in a licensed, childcare center

• A current CPR and First Aid certificate within 6 months of employment

• Applicant must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19​

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Additional information:

• Job Type: Full-time

• Salary: From $19 per hour

• Expected hours: No more than 40 hours/week

• Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental Insurance

  • Employee discount

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

  • Professional development assistance

  • Tuition reimbursement

  • Vision insurance

• Schedule:

• • 8-hour shift

  • Monday to Friday

• Language:

  • Spanish (Required)

• Work Location: In person (Chapel Hill, NC)