Lead Teacher

Radiance Learning Academy, a Preschool, is dedicated to providing project-based, hands-on learning for all students.
We are a small, upcoming academics-focused preschool with the best teachers-to-student ratio.
We seek a qualified teacher to prepare small children for preschool by easing them into organized education.
A preschool teacher must have great love and patience for children.
Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices, preschool educational methods, and the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention.
The goal is to contribute to the child's healthy mental and emotional development to acclimate to the next level of education.
Ideal candidates have experience as preschool, pre-k, or childcare lead teachers.
_*Please note that to gain insight into your passion and motivation, we require the submission of a cover letter and the completion of all necessary screening questions.
Candidates who provide a personalized cover letter and complete a telephone screening will be considered carefully.
*_ *Responsibilities* * Develop a careful and creative program suitable for children.
Prepare daily and weekly lesson plans to help students meet their learning goals.
* Employ various techniques (storytelling, educational play, and media.
) to teach children.
Actively ensure every student's academic growth by utilizing multiple instructional methods.
* Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem * Follow through on routine job responsibilities, including grading, record keeping, attendance, and lesson planning.
* Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments.
* Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, and do crafts) * Organize and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times * Track children's progress and report to parents * Communicate with parents effectively and professionally on a weekly and as-needed basis.
* Collaborate with other educators * Maintain a safe, clean, and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
Keep the classroom neat and pleasant in appearance all the time.
* Attend school events outside regular school hours, including, but not limited to: Parent/teacher conferences, curriculum night, art performances, student socials, open houses, & professional development sessions * Keep classroom and hallway bulletin boards looking fresh and inviting * Positively support the school's policies and practices and work collaboratively in a professional organization * Able to use strong written and oral communication skills to transfer thoughts and express ideas * Flexible and adaptable in dealing with new, different, or changing requirements * Simple daily housecleaning duties in the assigned classroom * Hold self and others accountable to accomplish results * Maintain confidentiality regarding all personal information regarding children, families, and staff * Effective in handling multiple concurrent tasks *Skills* * Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher * Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods * Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms * Excellent communication and instructional skills * Ability to act as a mediator between children * Ability to be a model for students with respectful, helpful, and collaborative behaviors * Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable * A balance between a creative mind and a practical insight * Strong organizational and time management skills *A cover letter is required for us to understand your passion and motivation.
* *Job Requirements* * Bachelor's degree in education, science, or arts from a four-year College or University in the USA is required.
An associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education combined with other degrees can also be considered.
* A teaching Certificate or combination of equivalent education or experience is preferred.
* Proof of work towards appropriate WA ECE certificates is required * Consistent teaching experience for two years with children of similar age groups is preferred * The endorsement in the desired subject or grade level preferred * Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
* Pre-employment background check is required.
* Strong desire to support and engage in the school community * Being onsite between 8:45 am and 4:15 pm Monday through Friday is necessary.
* Merit / STAR ID is required.
* Able to lift 40 lbs.
, kneel, crouch, and sit on the floor easily.
* Certification in child CPR * Negative TB test Documentation * Able to maintain WA state licensing requirements: CPR/First Aid, Food Handlers, Blood Borne Pathogens, Proof of MMR & TB, 30 hrs.
basic training/10 hrs.
yearly Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $26.
00 - $30.
68 per hour Expected hours: 7 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person