Multilingual Educator
2 months ago
Decatur, Illinois, United States
Little Linguists International Preschool
Full time
Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly qualified, bilingual educator to join our team at Little Linguists International Preschool. As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and implementing instruction, assessing child growth and development, and supervising the professional growth of Assistant Teachers.
Key Responsibilities- Teaching and Care: Teach and care for children in Spanish and Mandarin languages, attending to their custodial needs, and planning developmentally appropriate activities.
- Supervision and Professional Growth: Supervise and train Assistant Teachers, and provide guidance on teaching methods and classroom management.
- Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues, and other stakeholders, and collaborate with teachers from other programs to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
- Program Development and Implementation: Plan and implement programs and activities that meet the needs of individual children, and adapt teaching styles to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Administrative Tasks: Complete required reports, maintain accurate records, and perform other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Education and Experience: Meet current Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Lead Teacher Credential requirements, including a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, and previous experience in ECE.
- Language Proficiency: Be fluent in Spanish and English, or Mandarin and English.
- Child Development Knowledge: Have comprehensive knowledge of child development, and be able to apply this knowledge in a classroom setting.
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be able to work effectively with children, parents, and colleagues.