Pre-K Lead Teacher Details

Pre-K Lead Teacher

Lightbridge Academy of Cherry Hill - Cherry Hill, NJ

Employment Type : Full-Time

#PaidToPlay

Seeking experienced motivated early childhood lead teachers with a love for nurturing and educating young children. As a leader, you are a role model for all to follow and create a collaborative and caring learning environment. If you love to make others smile, create “a-ha” moments and are often mistaken for a superhero…join our team and #LoveYourJob!

Your Mission

When you join the Lightbridge Academy family, you become part of a team of lifelong learners who are passionate about children and families…just like you are. Our nurturing culture isn’t only for children, it is for everyone in our Circle of Care! As a leader in the classroom, you embody the Lightbridge Academy Core Values and foster a caring, happy and fun learning environment. Your “We’ve got this attitude,” creates a team of educators that strive for excellence and flourish and develop under your leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships and help all those you touch along life’s journey.
• Create a nurturing and positive learning environment encouraging children and staff to grow and develop.
• Assesses each child's developmental needs on an ongoing basis and implement the Lightbridge Academy program and Seedlings curriculum.
• Create a “learning is fun’ environment by developing and implementing lesson plans following Lightbridge Academy curriculum.
• Maintain a well-kept classroom that helps ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children.
• Observe all Lightbridge Academy policies and procedures and state licensing regulations.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Complete a minimum of 20 hours of ongoing professional development.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a CDA or BA in Education (focus in Early Childhood preferred) or foreign equivalent
• Childcare or preschool experience
• Strong time management, leadership and organizational skills
• Flexible and able to multi-task
• Prior management experience (a plus)
• Completion of CPR and First Aid certification

Lots of benefits!

As a cherished member of the Lightbridge family, we offer benefits from financial to well-being and beyond.

· Competitive salary

· Childcare discount

· Paid time off

· Paid training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)
• Special Education Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location