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Childcare Lead Teacher

Impressions Childcare

Job Description

Job Description


About This Role

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Lead Teacher to join our team!

The Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment while supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

This role includes planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, supervising children, leading assistant classroom staff, and communicating effectively with families.

What You'll Do

  • Plan and implement daily lessons and activities that support child development.
  • Create a positive, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of all children in care.
  • Lead and support assistant teachers and other classroom staff.
  • Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and learning materials.
  • Observe and document children’s growth, development, and milestones.
  • Communicate effectively with families regarding children’s progress and daily activities.
  • Follow all licensing regulations, health and safety requirements, and center policies.
  • Manage classroom routines, transitions, and behavior using positive guidance techniques.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with children, families, and other staff.
  • Ability to pass required background checks.
  • Willingness and ability to obtain required trainings.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to bend, sit on the floor, stand, and actively engage with children throughout the day.
  • Ability to participate in indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
  • Available full time Monday through Friday between the hours of 5:45am to 6:30pm

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in Early Childhood Education
  • Infant/ Child CPR/First Aid

Benefits

  • Sick Leave
  • Child Care Discount
  • Professional Development
  • Sick leave
  • Half price childcare

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