Pre-K Lead Teacher

Job overview

The Pre-K Lead Teacher role is onsite in Alexandria, VA. The posting lists pay at $25 per hour. Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy describes itself as a STEAM preschool and seeks a lead teacher for its childcare team. The teacher creates a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports children’s intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development. The role contributes to the school’s program by planning and implementing curriculum, assessing children’s progress, partnering with families, and guiding assistant teachers.

What you'll do

• Ensure children’s safety and respond to academic, cognitive, social-emotional, and physical needs
• engage children in developmentally appropriate activities
• supervise and mentor assistant teachers
• plan and implement Creative Curriculum activities
• conduct child assessments and parent-teacher conferences
• prepare newsletters and lesson plans
• maintain daily records and a clean, organized classroom
• attend occasional parent events, including some nights or weekends.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pre-k lead teacher

early childhood education

steam preschool

child development

creative curriculum

lesson planning

child assessments

family engagement

assistant teacher mentoring

alexandria va

excel preparatory preschool academy

$25/hour

cda or associate degree

parent events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting does not specify benefits.

Why this role

The description calls for a CDA or associate degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field; a bachelor’s degree is preferred. It states two or more years of teaching and lesson-planning experience.

About the employer

Excel Preparatory Preschool Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.