Summary
Join Our Team
We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.
Benefits
We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success.
In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer :
- Flexible work schedules Full time / part time / supplemental Day / Eve / Night
- Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free access to fitness centers, where health coaches are available to help with workout plans
- Career advancement opportunities
- Competitive pay and yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
As a Head Teacher II, you will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess.
Job Overview
The head teacher is a member of the teaching team who shares responsibility with the assistant teacher for the care and education of an assigned group of children.
The head teacher is responsible for implementing along with its system of assessment and documentation; supervising children;
communicating with parents; providing a healthy and safe environment for children that encourages social emotional, physical, cognitive and language development based on the Reggio Approach.
The head teacher is responsible for completing all necessary documentation for NAEYC Accreditation.
Job Duties include the following, other duties may be assigned :
- To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment
- To advance physical and intellectual competence
- To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
- To establish positive and productive relationships with families
- To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
- To maintain a commitment to professionalism
What You Will Need
- Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and the willingness to start working on a Bachelor’s Degree within six months of employment
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with at least three years of teaching experience.
- Must acquire 20 hours of professional development annually.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Current CPR / First Aid certification and NAEYC Membership preferred.