Preschool Teacher

**Sharon Academy Preschool – Charlotte, NC** Sharon Academy Preschool is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and experienced **Pre\-Kindergarten Lead Teacher** to join our team. We provide high\-quality, full\-time early childhood education and care for children from infancy through Pre\-Kindergarten in a safe, nurturing, Christian environment. Our mission is to provide quality and engaging early childhood education through a loving, faith\-based atmosphere where children are encouraged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Qualifications Applicants must meet **one** of the following requirements: * An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field, with a minimum of two (2\) years of classroom experience; **or** * A degree in another field with at least **12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education/Child Development** and a minimum of two (2\) years of experience working in an early childhood setting. Preferred qualifications include: * Proficiency in **Letterland** curriculum and instructional practices. * Knowledge of NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. * Strong classroom leadership and organizational skills. * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. * A genuine passion for working with young children and their families. Responsibilities Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Develop meaningful relationships with children, families, and fellow staff members. * Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that promote school readiness and kindergarten success. * Effectively implement the **Letterland** curriculum to build early literacy skills. * Foster a positive classroom environment through strong classroom management, positive guidance, and nurturing relationships. * Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress while maintaining accurate records. * Communicate regularly with