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Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Position Summary
The Lead Teacher in the Pre-K 4-year-old classroom is responsible for creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum that promotes the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children in preparation for kindergarten. This role includes managing the daily operations of the classroom, supervising assistant teachers, maintaining a safe and engaging learning environment, and fostering positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Curriculum & Instruction
- Plan, prepare, and implement daily lesson plans aligned with state early learning standards and the center’s curriculum.
- Introduce early literacy, math, science, art, and social studies concepts through age-appropriate, hands-on activities.
- Incorporate play-based and project-based learning experiences to encourage exploration, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Use observation and assessment tools to track children’s developmental progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
Classroom Management
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment that meets state licensing and accreditation standards.
- Establish and enforce consistent routines and expectations to promote a positive learning atmosphere.
- Supervise assistant teachers and floaters assigned to the classroom, providing guidance, direction, and support.
- Manage transitions effectively to minimize disruptions and maintain engagement.
Child Development & Safety
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all children in the classroom at all times.
- Follow proper procedures for toileting, handwashing, and other hygiene practices.
- Monitor children for signs of developmental delays, behavioral concerns, or health issues and report findings to parents and administration.
Family Engagement
- Communicate regularly with families about classroom activities, child progress, and any concerns.
- Conduct scheduled parent-teacher conferences and provide developmental progress reports.
- Foster positive relationships with families to encourage home-to-school partnerships.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain accurate attendance records, incident reports, and developmental portfolios for each child.
- Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations, center policies, and safety procedures.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) or At least 1–2 years of classroom teaching experience with preschool-aged children (4-year-olds preferred).
- State-required teaching credentials or certifications for Pre-K programs (preferred but not required).
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.
- Ability to plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and sitting on the floor.
- Ability to move quickly in response to children’s needs and emergencies.
Work Environment
- Indoor classroom setting with outdoor playtime as weather permits.
- Fast-paced, active environment with direct interaction with young children.
Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Bright Kids Learning Academy
About Bright Kids
Bright Kids Learning Academy was founded with the intent of providing a quality early childhood education that will prepare young scholars for future success.
Bright Kids Learning Academy will accomplish this goal by providing an age specific, project-based learning curriculum. In addition, Bright Kids focuses on training and equipping quality educators as well as engaging parents in the learning process.
We are proud to serve our families with children ages 6 weeks to 4 years of age. We also offer after-school care for children in Kindergarten to fifth grade or children 5 to 12 years of age who attend schools within the area.
We believe in the importance of regularly assessing each child’s growth and development so that we can tailor our lessons and activities and meet each child’s individual needs.
Our incredible teachers support a variety of learning styles in which they plan and set goals to guide children's experiences. This is accomplished by tapping into their social, emotional, cognitive, physical and creative domains.
The children are immersed into a climate for learning in the academic domains of creative arts, literacy, math and science. We look forward to the opportunity to help your child grow and flourish.
MISSION
The Bright Kids Learning Academy mission is to lead from the front with innovation in early childhood education to prepare children for success at school and beyond. We foster children’s creativity in all areas of learning and growth with research-based strategies for childcare, development and early childhood education including literacy and numeracy.
VISION
Bright Kids Learning Academy seeks to grow creative and brilliant minds that prepare children for future success.
Company Website: www.brightkidsnc.com
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