Senior Lead Preschool Teacher - Thinkery

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION 

Thinkery is where children and their families come to enjoy play-based, inquiry-rich, hands-on learning experien...KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES   

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

Proven understanding of early childhood development, early STEAM subject matter, educational theories, and pedagogy.

Behavior management skills for addressing challenging behaviors positively in the classroom.

Commitment and passion for the Museum’s approach to learning and inspiring others.

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong presentation skills are required. 

Excellent time management, project management, organizational and analytical skills.

Ability to creatively problem-solve and remain calm and positive during challenging situations.

Must be flexible and patient.

Collaborative and proactive team member.

Able to handle a fast-paced, varied, and busy work environment.

Experience and desire to work with diverse populations.

Previous experience in a licensed early education program.

MS Office Suite proficiency is required.

CPR/First Aid certification required, or the ability to obtain certification upon start of employment.

A minimum of 24 clock hours of Early Childhood Pre-service training within the last 12 months is strongly preferred (a minimum of 8 hours is required upon hire, with the remaining 16 hours to be completed within the first 90 days).

Spanish fluency is strongly preferred.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Reports to LTP Site Director

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education Special Education or Elementary Special Education, Bachelor’s degree in any of those fields preferred.

A minimum of three years of experience as an early childhood education teacher, preferably at a NAEYC or TRS-accredited program.

Experience delivering Professional Development to Early Childhood educators is preferred.

Meets minimum preparation and experience required for certification as an Early Childhood Education Teacher.

Complies with all state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position (i.e., professional development).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This position is active.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

Observe and react to the needs of students, staff, volunteers, and community partners.

Move throughout the museum.

Manipulate and move components weighing up to 45 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level.

Communicate and exchange accurate information with students and their parents/guardians, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone. 

Detect and respond to safety hazards.

Regularly work in outdoor environments.

Position Specific: Conduct trainings and deliver content to groups of staff, guests and community partners.

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BENEFITS  

Thinkery offers competitive and affordable benefits for our full-time staff including options for 100% employer sponsored medical coverage. Our benefits package includes:  

Medical insurance options including HSA, PPO Gold, and PPO Platinum plans.   

Affordable dental and vision  

100% employer sponsored EAP, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance  

2 weeks of paid vacation, 12 days of paid sick leave, and 13 paid holidays each year  

Paid Family Leave  

Pet and child-friendly offices  

Membership to the museum and discounted rates to Little Thinker’s Preschool and Camps  

This job description should not be construed to imply these requirements are the only duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this job.  Incumbents may be required to follow any additional related instructions, acquire related job skills, and perform other related work as required.  This job description may be updated as needed.  

Thinkery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above-listed items.  All candidates offered a position will be required to submit to background and reference checks.