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Description Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment. This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week. A typical day for a Lead Teacher will include: • Working alongside the Teacher Assistants to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment. • Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun! • Inspiring children to be lifelong learners. • Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children. • Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app. • Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives. • Overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments. Why you'll love us: We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us. We offer the following perks and benefits: • Paid Time Off • 401k with company match • 13 Paid Holidays • Child Care Discounts • College Tuition Reimbursement • Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision • Flexible Spending Account • Training/Professional Development opportunities Learn more about our benefits at https://nurturedelc.com/employee-perks-benefits/ Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island. Requirements We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with children in this age group. We are looking for someone who has the following skills: • A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly. • Verbal and written communication skills. • Reliable attendance and punctuality. • Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task. • Team-oriented and willing to work with others. • Management / leadership skills Education Requirements • College credits, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. • Minimum of High school diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required. • We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits! Certifications/Experience • At least 1 year working with children in this age group. • At least 1 year working in an early learning/child care setting preferred. • Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred. • Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred. • CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Physical Requirements • Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting). • Visual and hearing acuity. • Able to lift up to 40 pounds. Other Qualifications • 21 years of age or older • Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply. • Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check. • Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS). We hope you will join our team! Having technical issues with your application? Contact us at [email protected]