Lead Pre-K Teacher - Early Childhood Educator

$1000 Sign on bonus if you are able to start immediately.

Children’s Lighthouse is a 5-star licensed preschool and child care center located in Raleigh. We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Pre-K Teachers with a positive attitude, in-depth knowledge of child care licensing and related regulations, strong organizational, communication, collaboration and customer service skills. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including subsidized Healthcare and Ancillary benefits (Dental, Vision, Life insurance; Short term disability, Accident insurance). Anniversary bonus, paid time-off, Child tuition discounts, Professional Development, Tuition Assistance, Teacher Bonuses, Rewards & Recognition and more.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Employer subsidized Healthcare and Insurance benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance; Short term disability, Accident insurance).
• Childcare discount for 1 year and up
• Paid time-off and Professional Development and Training- Tuition assistance
• Our employee benefits options also include: Vision, Retirement savings, Flexible Savings and Health Savings Accounts, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability insurance, Voluntary - Accident, Hospital indemnity, Critical illness; Legal services, access to preferential rates for Auto and Home insurance, Credit Union, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and Entertainment discounts through TicketsAtWork.
• Bonus payout will be specified in offer letter.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Provides a positive and nurturing environment for the children
• Provides consistent and constant supervision of children
• Complies with all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children
• Uses positive statements, is a positive role model for children
• Develops lesson plans in accordance with the Children's Lighthouse curriculum.
• Ensures an organized and structured daily schedule
• Manages daily functions for the classroom, including but not limited to curriculum implementation, transitions, room organization, meals, naptime, and diaper changes
• Enriches student learning experience with creative ideas and activities
• Plans with the Director and conducts periodic student evaluations and parent-teacher conferences
• Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and informative
• Drafts daily student reports and manages other parent communication with oversight of the Director
• Interacts with parents in a pleasant and professional manner
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds
• Attends all required staff meetings, trainings, and/or school functions as determined by the Director
• Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times
• Train and mentor other teachers
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Required to stand up to 90% of the day
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs in the course of caring for children and managing emergency situations

Skills, Education and Experience

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state of North Carolina DCDEE
• Classroom teaching experience in an NC 5 star Early Childhood facility, a plus
• Enjoys children and expresses genuine interest in them
• Able to interact with students of all ages and development levels
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong effective, interpersonal skills.
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• SIDS certification
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Open to change - flexible and able to adapt. Able to multi task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Must pass a criminal background check and have a qualifying letter from NC DCDEE.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have early childhood education credits or certifications?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DCDEE Background Check (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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