Childcare Lead Teacher

As an infant/toddler/preschool leader teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our children's early educational journey. Your mission is to not only impart knowledge but also instill a deep love for learning. We are seeking a candidate who possesses a profound understanding of effective teaching methodologies with a specialization in preschool education.

What we offer:  

Be recognized for your contribution, dedication and hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• Enhanced Benefit Plan -Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance plan
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Referral Bonus
• Career development 
• Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
• Child care discounts

 Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation, reporting and record keeping
• Implement an Emergent Curriculum
• Support children’s emotional, physical, or behavioural well-being; while helping to develop their social, emotional, cognitive and physical skills.
• Maintain attendance and health and safety checks.
• Responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children
• Maintains classroom organization
• Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs.
• Work with professionals, such as Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Early Interventionists as necessary
• Support children through transitions in and out of the classrooms
• Meet all classroom ratios as outlined in state regulations
• Participate and interact in team meetings and workshops
• Keep management informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of the children
• Assist and accept responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary if other personnel are. 

 Specifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels with children, parents and co-workers.
• Ability to utilize computer systems for all documentation, reporting, and classroom operations
• Strong collaborator and team player
• Ability to take initiative in and out of the classroom
• Strong problem-solving skills

 Compensation

• We offer competitive salaries based on the education level achieved and field experience. 

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• CDA, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in ECE preferred
• Clear FBI, criminal, child abuse, and NSOR background checks
• Up to date Health Assessment / TB test. 
• Ability to push, pull and lift up- to 45 pounds