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Lead Preschool Teacher

@ CAPE
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Evansville, Indiana, United States
$25/hrOnsiteFull Time, Contract
Responsibilities:Build relationships with families, Ensure safety and supervision of children, Collaborate with classroom team
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree with 27 hours in Early Childhood Education; 3+ years experience preferred; drug screens and criminal history checks required; bilingual a plus; ability to work with diverse populations.
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Description

Do you have a passion for working with young children, fostering their curiosity and love for learning? 

 

CAPE is currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated preschool teacher to join our team.  As a preschool teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the minds of our youngest learners and creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

 

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package and we are committed to professional development and ongoing training opportunities.

 

The Lead Teacher is responsible for day-to-day operations of classroom. The Lead Teacher is responsible for adherence to Head Start Performance Standards, CAPE’s policies and procedures, CAPE’s Mission Statement, NAEYC and State Licensing Standards.

 EDUCATION AND REQUIRMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree with 27 hours in Early Childhood Education.
  • Pass required drug screens and criminal history checks including national fingerprinting.
  • Bilingual/Spanish a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic, cultural backgrounds, and with disabilities or special needs.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build a positive relationship with families and children.
  • Provide a safe and nurturing environment and maintain constant supervision of children and ensure their well-being.
  • Work as a team member to meet needs of children and classroom as a whole.
  • Meet the emotional, social, and cognitive needs of each child.
  • Stay actively involved with children (participate in play, conversations, model behavior at mealtimes).
  • Responsible for the physical, social and emotional climate of the classroom.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain confidentiality at all times. 

Summary

401K Retirement Plan/3% match – Medical Insurance – Dental Insurance – Vision Insurance – $20,000 Life Insurance

Personal Time – 11 Paid Holidays, Spring Break, Fall Break and Winter Break

Provided Trainings and Workshops

Pass criminal checks, drug and alcohol screen

                                                                                                                                                      

CAPE participates in the E-Verify program.