Preschool Teacher Jobs in Legacy Early Learning Academy Grapevine, TX

Legacy Early Learning Academy (LELA) is a Christian school that exists to prepare children for lifelong educational and social success. We have an immediate need for Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Floater Teachers in a variety of age groups.

Job Requirements:

• Foster the healthy development of children by supervising and coordinating daily classroom activities and providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children to learn and grow.
• Plan and coordinate daily activities and hands-on learning environment based on Texas Child Care Licensing and National accreditation standards.
• Experience using Frog Street Curriculum preferred.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a creative, positive, engaging learning environment in which children can develop to their potential
• Completes training necessary to perform position and necessary for professional growth.
• Completes lesson plans and activities in a timely manner and is consistently prepared for the classroom each day.
• Facilitates a team atmosphere by working in partnership with other teaching staff and promotes a positive working environment.
• Represents the academy and programs in a positive manner to clients, community organizations and the public, in general.
• Teaches weekly Bible lessons and prays with students.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a child-related field, Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years’ experience in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Must possess knowledge of the following:
• Developmental stages
• Effective teacher-child interactions
• Effective childcare discipline management
• Appropriate parent and child communication
• Effective classroom environments specific to ages/stages

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• CDA Assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Child Development Associate or Bachelor degree (Required), Master degree (Preferred)