Lead Teacher - Lehigh Children's Academy- $17-18.50/hour - $1,500 Sign on Bonus

Join Lehigh Children's Academy as a Lead Teacher and provide quality care and education in a fun, innovative, and supportive environment. As a Lead Teacher, you will prepare and implement lesson plans, partner with families, and nurture and support children between the ages of six weeks to six years old.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience with children
• Experience with children must be in a childcare, center-based setting working directly in group care
• Knowledge of typical infant/toddler/preschool/school-aged development and developmental disabilities
• Effective communication skills and strong organization skills
• Computer proficiency is required
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during the first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees
• Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification
• Employee referral-bonus program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs
• Membership to TicketsatWork
• Special events