Lead Preschool Teacher – Childrens Lighthouse Learning Center – Raleigh-Durham, NC

Childrens Lighthouse Learning Centers is currently seeking qualified Teachers for our schools in Raleigh and West Cary.

If you are a qualified, energetic, experienced teacher with excellent interpersonal skills, this role may be a good fit for you!

Compensation:

We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including subsidized Healthcare and Ancillary benefits (Dental, Vision, Life insurance; Short term disability, Accident insurance). Anniversary bonus, paid time-off, Child tuition discounts, Professional Development, Tuition Assistance, Teacher Bonuses, Rewards & Recognition and more.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Provides a positive and nurturing environment for the children
• Provides consistent and constant supervision of children
• Complies with all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children
• Uses positive statements, is a positive role model for children
• Develops lesson plans in accordance with the Children’s Lighthouse curriculum.
• Ensures an organized and structured daily schedule
• Manages daily functions for the classroom, including but not limited to curriculum implementation, transitions, room organization, snacks, meals, naptime, and bathroom activities
• Enriches student learning experience with creative ideas and activities
• Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and informative
• Drafts daily student reports and manages other parent communication with oversight of the Director
• Interacts with parents in a pleasant and professional manner
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds
• Attends all required staff meetings, trainings, and/or school functions as determined by the Director
• Maintains a professional personal appearance, attitude, and work behavior at all times
• Train and mentor other teachers
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Required to stand up to 90% of the day
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs in the course of caring for children and managing emergency situations

Skills, Education and Experience

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state of North Carolina DCDEE
• Preschool teaching experience in a 5 Star Licensed School preferred
• Enjoys children and expresses genuine interest in them
• Able to interact with students of all ages and development levels
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong effective, interpersonal skills.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Highly professional and dependable
• Excellent problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Open to change – flexible and able to adapt. Able to multi task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Proficient computer skills
• Must pass a criminal background check.

ABOUT US

Children’s Lighthouse offers quality care for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe in building a solid foundation of early learning and have chosen award-winning curriculums for each age group. Character Values are both modeled throughout our centers and taught in our classrooms. We believe that we can lay the foundation for happy and successful futures and also strengthen the social fabric of our communities by teaching these values.

The Children’s Lighthouse Franchise Company offers continued support and training to the management and teachers in our schools across the United States. The philosophy is to deliver the best support systems that will lead to successful implementation of the curriculums for the benefit of the children in our care.

Launched 18 years ago, Children’s Lighthouse is on a rapid ascent to the top of the educational childcare industry with 40 franchised centers operating across the United States and many more in the pipeline. Each center is independently owned and operated.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $12.00 to $15.00 /hour

Experience:

• early childcare education: 1 year (Required)
• work in a 5 Star Licensed Preschool: 1 year (Required)
• preschool: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License:

• Early Childhood Education (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Signing bonus
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• 8 hour shift

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No