Lead Teacher -- Spanish Immersion Preschool -- with benefits

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 childrenPlan 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 developmentUse effective behavior management techniques to promote positive behavior in the classroomProvide physical education activities to promote gross motor skills developmentIncorporate activities that support childhood development, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domainsFoster literacy education through storytelling, reading, and language activitiesEnsure the safety and well-being of all children in the classroomCollaborate with parents and guardians to support each child's individual needs and progressMaintain accurate records of each child's progress and developmentMaintain constant supervision of childrenObserve children for any health problems, notify the director, and follow the program’s procedure to inform families of sickness or injuryTake daily attendance and maintain all requirements to keep Mi Escuelita in good standing as a licensed 5-star childcare centerEstablish and maintain effective communication with families​​In addition, the workload includes but is not limited to the followingMaintain professional attitudes, a teamwork mindset, and loyalty to the schoolBuild good communications with other staff to create a professional environmentAttend pre-service and in-service training as required by the stateAttend 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 countryObserve the center’s discipline policy​​ExperienceEarly Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)Knowledge of Early Childhood development principles and practicesAbility to create engaging and interactive learning experiences for young childrenStrong communication skills to effectively interact with children, families, and colleaguesPatience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with young children​QualificationsBachelor’s Degree, Associate in Early Childhood Education, or CDAEDU-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 countryApplicant must have a minimum of two years of experience working in a licensed, childcare centerA current CPR and First Aid certificate within 6 months of employment​​​Additional information:Job Type: Full-timeSalary: From $21.50 per hourExpected hours: No more than 40 hours/week

Benefits

401(k)401(k) matchingDental InsuranceEmployee discountHealth insurancePaid time offParental leaveProfessional development assistanceTuition reimbursementVision insuranceSchedule:8-hour shiftMonday to FridayLanguage:Spanish (Required)Work Location: In person (Chapel Hill, NC)