Early Childhood - Infant/toddler Lead Teacher

Summary

The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. S/he must be able to communicate, listen and work well with others in a team environment. Assisting the team in implementing a quality educational program and in developing positive relationships with the children and their parents, the Teacher observes and documents children's interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and other staff. The Teacher is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children's interests and needs under the direction of the Director.

Duties

• Creates and implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to child care center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age and meet requirements for minimum of associate level teacher.
• High energy.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• An understanding of child development.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Nice To Haves

Benefits

Full Time positions:

80 hours paid sick time annually at the start of each calendar year

Paid vacation time accrued per pay period

Pay increases and bonuses as applicable

Paid day off the month of your birthday

Reduced Childcare

401K eligible