Teacher
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Teacher

Legacy Early Learning Academy (LELA) exists to prepare children for lifelong educational and social success. We have an immediate need for Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Floater Teachers in a variety of age groups.

Job Requirements:
Foster the healthy development of children by supervising and coordinating daily classroom activities and providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children to learn and grow. Plan and coordinate daily activities and hands-on learning environment based on Texas Child Care Licensing and National accreditation standards. Experience using Frog Street Curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain a creative, positive, engaging learning environment in which children can develop to their potential
• Completes training necessary to perform position and necessary for professional growth.
• Completes lesson plans and activities in a timely manner and is consistently prepared for the classroom each day.
• Facilitates a team atmosphere by working in partnership with other teaching staff and promotes a positive working environment.
• Represents the academy and programs in a positive manner to clients, community organizations and the public, in general.

Requirements:
To be able to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
· Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field, Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience required.
· 2 years’ experience in Early Childhood Education or related field
· Must possess knowledge of the following:
Developmental stages
Effective teacher-child interactions
Effective childcare discipline management
Appropriate parent and child communication
Effective classroom environments specific to ages/stages

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• CDA Assistance

Supplemental Pay:
• Signing bonus

Education:
• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor or Master degree preferred

License/Certification:
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)