Lead Childcare Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Great Work Environment
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Summary
The Lead Teacher develops and implements lesson plans, ensures a safe and welcoming environment, and provides guidance to classroom staff. This role includes working collaboratively with the Center Director to support center-wide goals.

We provide full-time daycare and preschool care from 7:00am to 5:30pm. You will be responsible for encouraging childrens intellectual, psychological, and physical growth. The ideal candidate is nurturing, patient, and creative. If you have a passion for helping children learn and reach their potential, we want to hear from you!

Must meet NH Child Care Licensing requirements, which may include:

• An associates or bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, or
• Completion of at least 18 credits in early childhood education with relevant work experience.

Minimum of 1-2 years in a licensed child care setting.

NH Child Care Licensing Requirements for all positions:

• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
• All staff working more than 25 hours per week shall complete 18 hours of continuing education annually; 3 hours must be in health and safety
• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with He-C 4002.41
• Medical health screening completed within 12 months of hire date;
• Child Care Personnel Health Form may be completed by health care provider as a minimum requirement

General Responsibilities for All Positions:

• Create and maintain a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for children.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Ensure compliance with NH child care licensing standards and center policies.
• Work closely with the Center Director and other team members to support a cohesive learning environment.
• Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Design a daily and weekly schedule
• Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones

Skills and Attributes for All Positions:

• Strong communication, time management, and interpersonal skills. Prior experience with brightwheel is a plus but not required.
• Patience, resourcefulness, creativity, and a passion for working with young children.
• Commitment to upholding health and safety standards in the classroom.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Strong understanding of child development

Tiny Town Daycare Inc.
DBA: Twin River Children's Center
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) EIN: 03-0322341