Preschool Teacher - Lead VPK Teacher at GROWING MINDS PREP ACADEMY LLC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:Opportunity for advancementPaid time offBenefits/PerksPTO after a year of employmentCareer Advancement OpportunitiesGreat Work EnvironmentJob SummaryWe are seeking an energetic and experienced VPK Lead Teacher to join our team! You will be working along side with our Lead VPK Teacher. Together, you will share the daily responsibilities teaching 12 students. After VPK hours, you will work with a group of aftercare students. As a VPK teacher, you will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students collective and individual needs.You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.ResponsibilitiesCreate and follow a comprehensive curriculumTeach beginning reading and math skillsAssist children with developing social and emotional skillsUse a range of instructional methods and learning techniquesCommunicate with parents and other school personnelAssess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestonesSupervise aftercare students after VPK hoursQualificationsCDA or higherStrong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom managementExcellent verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelinesProblem-solving and mediation skills