Lead Preschool Teacher Job Opening

Are you looking to join a talented team based environment?!

Bright Futures Learning Center at Rocking Horse Farm is currently hiring for a Lead Preschool Teacher (6244 51st Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58104)! Here at Bright Futures we inspire children to be lifelong learners! Through our structured play based curriculum, our affectionate and loving staff ensure that our children are imparted with the knowledge to succeed.

Position Summary:

Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child enrolled in a group, in accordance with Bright Futures Learning Center’s policies, procedures, and benchmarking standards

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• Develop weekly and monthly lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate for preschool children to ensure the children in the classroom have a fun learning environment
• Meet regularly with Assistant Teacher(s) and Aides to develop and discuss weekly plans and activities.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to teacher assistants, teacher aides, substitutes and volunteers, which include sharing daily program plans and discussing goals for children.
• Maintain records on each child’s progress and development for the purpose of planning and compliance with Bright Futures Standards.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to teacher assistants, teacher aides, substitutes and volunteers, which include sharing daily program plans and discussing goals for children.
• Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.
• Conduct individual parent conferences at least twice a year to discuss each child’s growth and development.
• Assist the Center Director in providing orientation and training for new staff, substitutes and volunteers.
• Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
• Responsible for implementing of Bright Futures performance standards, policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood development center including developmentally appropriate practices for a set age group.
• Are caring, compassionate and love what they do!
• Are self-starters and have many responsibilities at our Center

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates Degree or Higher in Early Childhood Education/Child Development/Human Development and Family Science, Early Childhood Special Education or related field
• Ability to relate positively to young children, parents and staff.
• Strong working knowledge of Bright Futures Performance Standards and
• State licensing guidelines and regulations, including monitoring and evaluation
• Prefer knowledge of High/Scope and Creative curriculums.
• Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team.
• Effective and strong communication skills (orally and written)
• Demonstrate an ability to work successfully with community-based agencies and building partnerships.
• Demonstrated supervision skills

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Be able to lift 25-30 lbs.
• Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety

OTHER:

• Criminal Background Check
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Annual training hours (13 hours)
• Completion of Basic Child Care Class “Getting Started”
• Registration on the Growing Futures Registry (growingfuturesnd.org)
• Monthly budgetary card for classroom supplies (if age group applicable)

This is a professional environment which welcomes creativity that enhances child development. Competitive salaries, paid holidays, PTO, health and dental insurance offered, 401K Plans, and profit sharing available! No weekends! Pay is dependent on qualifications and experience. We are looking for candidates that are as passionate about the growth and development children.

Please submit your resume directly to this job posting or call Leslie at 701.532.1576 with any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $10.00 to $13.00 /hour

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Location:

• Fargo, ND 58104 (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Other types of insurance
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Child Care benefits
• Flexible schedules
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly