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.

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.

Primary Duties

• 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

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

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

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

Additional information:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: From $21.50 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)