Job Description:
­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Overall Responsibility:
As a Lead Teacher with KRECC you will work together with our teachers, students and families to create and implement a positive learning environment for preschool aged students using a “learning through play” philosophy as well as your own knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices together with specific interests of the children.

Desired Candidate Must:

• Have a passion for early childhood education and desire to help each child reach his or her potential
• Be a motivated team player
• Have knowledge of what is developmentally appropriate for preschool aged students
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities with your Co-teacher(s) that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students
• Utilize a variety of instructional techniques and materials to gain and maintain the interest of the students
• Construct and implement learning centers that promote physical, social emotional and cognitive development
• Be able to see the individuality and strengths in every child
• Excellent classroom management skills including, the ability to encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Use a positive approach in dealing with disruptive behavior and make fair and impartial decisions regarding consequences
• Engage with students on an appropriate level throughout guided lessons, center time, free play and gross motor time
• Develop and maintain an appropriate, well-organized and clean physical classroom environment along with your co-teacher
• Ability to communicate and maintain a welcoming and constructive relationship with students, parents and teachers
• Conduct yourself with the highest level of professionalism
  • Demonstrate high standards of appearance, ethics, and behavior which serve as a positive model for colleagues and parents.
• Be patient, nurturing, flexible and dedicated
• Be willing to take responsibility and initiative
• Be punctual and regular in attendance, spending sufficient time to perform assigned duties thoroughly

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time on the floor and able to lift up to 50lbs.

Education and Experience:

• Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field, Bachelors Degree preferred
• At least 1 year of experience teaching preschool aged children
• Knowledge of Judaism is a plus but not required for this position

Terms of Employment

• Assigned to a four day work calendar of ten hours per day vary; 12 months; compensation and benefits (Dental and Vision). Employment discount for child care offered. Earned paid time off. Six paid federal holidays per year.
• Shift times are 7:30-5:30 or 8:00-6:00 with one hour break (paid). Must be available for both shifts.