Lead Teacher - 3 & 4-Year-Old Classroom at Exceptional Persons Inc

This is working at EPI – connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth.

Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) is an EIGHT-TIME recipient of the Employer of Choice designation. Employees nominate organizations in the Cedar Valley for this honor.

Join us!

We have ONE full-time opportunity available Monday - Friday.

Working for EPI has its benefits. Many benefits

Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week):

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal time offered)
• 401(k)* employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees) and flex spending plan
• Free telemedicine and virtual counseling
• Flexible schedules (in the mornings and afternoons)
• Paid training
  
  

This is what you'll get to do. Real career. Real purpose.

• Create and maintain an enthusiastic, respectful, and positive classroom environment for children, families, and staff.
• Design and implement curriculum that supports center philosophy and meets developmental needs of three and four-year-old children.
• Prepare lessons, activities, and daily schedules tailored to individual learning levels.
• Conduct observations, documentations, and assessments for each child’s physical, social/emotional, and cognitive development.
• Maintain compliance with DHS licensing, NAEYC accreditation, and Iowa Quality Rating System standards.
• Build strong relationships with families through regular communication, conferences, and orientation.
• Collaborate with coordinators and colleagues to ensure high-quality early education programming.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

As a Lead Teacher you will experience personal GROWTH opportunities through career advancement and CONNECT to a community that leads a greater PURPOSE.

Here's what we're looking for. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

• Attend work as scheduled and complete responsibilities, tasks, and trainings within assigned timelines.
• Doing what's right. Trustworthy. Able to comply with all agency and regulatory standards. Maintain standards of confidentiality (HIPAA) and ethical practice.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Computer Familiarity. Able to browse internet, use email.
• Ability to lift 30–50 pounds multiple times daily.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
  
• Preferred: Associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Required: Two (2) years’ experience in childcare/education related field.
• Related direct work experience with Infant through Preschool age children.
• Ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, fingerprinting, the Sex Offender registry, and a criminal history check.
• Must hold or be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Reporting, and Universal Precautions certifications.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
  
  

Post job offer drug screen required.

EPI is an equal opportunity employer.

Real Career! Real Purpose!