Join the Amazing Explorers Academy Team

The Amazing Explorers Academy is a groundbreaking day care and early childhood education program that is setting the standard for pre-school learning. This innovative day care and early childhood education concept is currently expanding through franchised and corporate owned locations in Florida and other states. At Amazing Explorers, we believe that it’s never too early for children to develop a genuine passion for for learning. Recent studies have shown that the first five years of a children’s life are the most impressionable, and that study habits and interests develop during these early years can set the tone for their later education, as well as their later career. Amazing Explorers Academy fosters a nurturing environment where little minds open up to develop lifelong learning skills designed to inspire, connect and engage the great minds of the 21st century.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing curriculum in the classroom and for the supervision and management of children in the classroom. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices to supervise assistant teachers and children in their room ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
Helps and supervises children during all activities
Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
Helps children with meal times and clean-up
Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed
Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 21 years old
1-2 years experience in the field of child care and/or a CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field
Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus
Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
Highly professional and dependable
Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and managementT