Pittsburgh Lead Teachers- AA Graduates encouraged to apply!

Brightside Academy is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide a caring, high-quality program and educational focus in assigned classroom(s). The Lead Teacher will ensure the health and safety of classroom children, plan and implement educational programs, and maintain attendance records. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's/Master's degree in early childhood education or a related field and 2 years of experience with children.

Requirements

• Provides a caring, high-quality program and educational focus in assigned classroom(s)
• Ensures the health and safety of classroom children; maintains consistent supervision of classroom children
• Plans, evaluates, and implements educational programs including curriculums, classroom planning/reporting, age-appropriate development strategies that enhances child’s learning
• Maintains attendance records; provides individualized instructions
• Implements age-appropriate development and culture activities
• Completes classroom progress reports
• Participates in response to intervention (RIT) process
• Identifies and supports children’s differences and needs; adjusts curriculum and/or environment as necessary
• Monitors classroom management in size, ratio, attendance, mealtime, toileting, resting, classroom experience, schedules, and procedures
• In conjunction with Assistant Teacher ensures adequate supplies and resources remain available
• Participates in classroom transition processes
• Abides by and enforces company policies and procedures
• Earns and maintains consistent customer satisfaction, maximizing enrollment potential and minimizing student withdrawals
• Follows all required business management practices
• Displays enthusiasm and a nurturing demeanor at all times
• Participates in team efforts to achieve company’s vision
• Assists in quality rating improvement efforts
• Offers clear and concise communications including conferencing with parents and/or personnel

Benefits

• Medical Plan options
• Dental/Vision Plan options
• FREE Short-Term Disability
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Up to 25 Paid Time Off Days
• 401(k) Traditional & Roth Plans with Company Match
• FREE Life Insurance coverage
• Additional & affordable Group Term Life Benefits
• Life Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Child Care Discounts
• Team Member Discount Programs
• Travel & Identify Theft Assistance
• Credit Union Partnership
• Employee Engagement events
• Bonus opportunities
• Professional Development Educational Opportunities and Credentialing Assistance
• FREE CDA Certification training
• Various Professional & Personal Continuing Learning Opportunities and Career Advancement
• Support from all levels within the company
• Our continued efforts to making Brightside Academy a Great Place to Work