Come work at Sleepy Tigers Chinese Immersion Learning Center, a leading Chinese immersion early childhood education in our industry in the Twin Cities west metro area in Minnesota. We are accredited by NAEYC and are Parent Aware 4 star rated. We are looking to hire an experienced Preschool Lead Teacher to train new and existing teachers, support classroom teachers. If you love kids and are passionate for early childhood education, Sleepy Tigers is an ideal place to get ahead. Apply today!

As the first Chinese Immersion preschool in the west metro of early childhood education and care, our child development programs, based on educational research, are developed for preschool, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and school-age children.

Job Responsibilities

• Support other teachers, train new and existing teachers to work independently on classroom management, children's behavior, and daily activities.
• Teach English language & literacy to dual language learners.
• Supervise children in activities to ensure a safe school environment.
• Create plans for daily activities in line with the school curriculum.
• Engage with young children in activities that are age-appropriate whilst bearing educational merit.
• Foster a positive and healthy learning environment.
• Ensure the classroom is kept in a clean and safe condition at all times.
• Read stories to the children as a group activity.
• Encourage creative thinking and learning.
• Interact with other teachers and administrative staff as needed.
• Communicate with parents regarding child development and progress.

Essential Functions

• Meets expectations for delivering customer acquisition and retention, quality program, and operational compliance, and demonstrates expected behaviors. Provides care and support to children.
• Complies with Sleepy Tigers and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children.
• Understands responsibilities as a mandated reporter.
• Keeps the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation according to Sleepy Tigers and other licensing or regulation requirements.
• Assists and accepts responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings as requested.

Education / Knowledge

• Bachelor degree and/or state education requirements for a Teacher
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and / or CDA
• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area highly desirable

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required

Experience

• 5+ years of early childhood education experience desirable
• 5+ years of experience working with 3-5 age group desirable

Other Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills required
• Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours required
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain one required