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Lead Teacher

Employer
Brightside Academy
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Salary
Competitive
Bright Side Academy believes that our employees are our best resources. If you are passionate about the growth and development of children, then we look forward to receiving your application to one of our various open positions.

We offer aggressive wages, paid time off including holidays, health & welfare insurance like medical, dental and vision, employee discounts, and a 401(k) Savings & Retirement Plan. Brightside Academy proudly supports a diverse workforce and continues our efforts as a Great Place to Work.

EEO/M/F

Job Responsibilities.
  • Provides a caring, high-qualityprogramand educational focusinassignedclassroom(s).
  • Ensures the health and safety of classroom children; maintains consistent supervision of classroom children.
  • Encourages involvement with 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.
  • Any duty as assigned by manager.
Proficiencies.
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Possess friendly but stern disposition
  • Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Possess time management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Advanced reading, writing and communication skills
  • Self-motivating
  • Advanced reasoning skills.
Education/Experience.

  • Associate in Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) or Associates in Elementary Education with twelve (12) ECE credits, or Associates in related filed with eighteen (18) ECE credits, or Bachelor’s/Master’s in Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) or Bachelor’s/Master’s in Elementary Education with eighteen (18) ECE credits, or Bachelor’s/Master’s in related filed with thirty (30) ECE credits is qualifying. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced interpersonal/communication skills, creativity with problem solving skills, ability to effectively read/write English and intermediate understanding of technology and MS Office programs.
Sign on Bonus:

  • Applicants with credentials containing:
CDA: $2,400

AA/ECE: $3,000

Academy Director: $3,000

BA/ECE: $4,500

BA/ECE with Certifications: $6,000

  • Bonus paid in three (3) equal installments of the total; 90 days, 180 days, and 1 year.
  • FullTime Positions only
  • Must accept employment offer between 9/1/2021 – 9/30/2021
  • Must start employment on or before 10/31/2021
  • Rehires within the last two years are not eligible
  • Existing applicants in process are not eligible

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