Lead Teacher, Childcare

Job Description

Job Description

A Day in the Life of a Lead Childcare Teacher: As a Lead Childcare Teacher, you will provide a stable and safe environment for toddlers and infants. You’ll be responsible for planning, implementing, and supervising curriculum activities while ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures. You’ll also oversee other childcare staff, take initiative, exercise independent judgment, and communicate effectively with parents. Maintaining a pleasant, respectful, and courteous demeanor with residents, children, families, visitors, and fellow employees is essential.

Why Join Us?

• Family-Oriented Environment: Our small childcare center is nestled within a larger care facility, offering a unique and supportive community.
• Intergenerational Activities: Engage in meaningful interactions with North Ridge residents and participants of our Adult Day Program through formal and informal activities.
• Supportive Work Environment: We focus on individual and program-wide growth, ensuring a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Continuing Education Unit (CEU) reimbursements for full-time positions

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the classroom
• Coordinate activities for children in your care
• Accurately report and record child and parent information
• Attend childcare meetings
• Collaborate as a team player to support miscellaneous duties as needed

Requirements:

• Post-secondary certificate as a Child Development Assistant with one year of experience, or an A.A. or B.A. degree in child development, or a Pre-kindergarten license from the Department of Education
• Preferably two years of professional experience with infants
• Strong understanding and enjoyment of working with children
• Proven supervisory and leadership abilities
• Ability to make decisions and initiate new programs
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position
• Commitment to confidentiality and HIPAA compliance

Ready to Join Us? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please fill out our quick, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

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