Lead Teacher

Job Overview:
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team. As a Lead Teacher, you will take on a pivotal role in shaping young minds, creating engaging lesson plans, and fostering a supportive learning environment for our students. Your dedication to education and commitment to student success will be instrumental in providing a high-quality educational experience.

Duties:

Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that align with educational standards.
Provide individualized support to students with diverse learning needs, including special education requirements.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and engagement.
Utilize effective classroom management techniques to ensure a productive learning atmosphere.
Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and administrators to address student progress and concerns effectively.

If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students, possess the essential skills and qualifications, and are enthusiastic about creating a dynamic learning environment, we encourage you to apply for the Lead Teacher position. Join our team and inspire young learners to reach their full potential every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends

Application Question(s):

What's most important for maintaining a positive classroom environment for young children?

Options:

Setting a routine and age-appropriate expectations for behavior.
Involving children in setting the classroom rules to have buy-in.
Applying punishment consistently for the same types of misbehaviors.
Creating competition among children to encourage achievement-striving.
Limiting playtime to ensure more focus on academic tasks.

Scenario Questions:

Scenario 1: You're sitting with two children who are playing with manipulatives. The boy holds up his creation and says, "I made a bird!" The girl says, "That's not a bird." What would you do?

Say, "It can be a bird! He's using his imagination!"
Tell the girl, "Don't be mean; he did his best."
Suggest that the boy add features to make it look more like a bird.
Show the children how to make a bird.
Ask the girl to demonstrate how to make a bird.

Scenario 2: A 3-year-old is upset that you stopped him from running out the door after his father. He's on the floor, kicking and screaming. What would you do? Select all that apply.

Explain that you want to keep him safe, so he can't just run out.
Tell him that his father will be back and offer him a hug.
Ask him to act like a big boy and make his father proud.
Leave him to cry it out and check on him in a few minutes.
Promise him a snack if he stops kicking and screaming.

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Cedar Falls, IA 50613: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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