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Lead Teacher

Little Learners Child Development Center

Job Description

Job Description


About This Role

We are seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to join our team, providing a nurturing and educational environment for young learners. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the minds of our future generation with age appropriate implementation, scaffolding learning and providing a safe and warm environment.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum to stimulate children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth
  • Create engaging lesson plans and activities that promote learning through play
  • Provide a safe and supportive classroom environment for children
  • Monitor and assess each child's progress and communicate effectively with parents
  • Foster positive relationships with children, parents, and staff members
  • Maintain a clean and organized classroom conductive to learning

Requirements

Qualifications

  • Previous Lead Teacher role is required or working with Toddlers aged 18 month to 36 months
  • Knowledge of Creative Curriculum
  • Ability to educate and engage young learners in a classroom setting
  • Understanding of child well being and development best practices
  • Experience in toddler care is required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and colleagues

Nice To Haves

  • Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA in Infants and Toddlers
  • CPR and First Aid Certified
  • A minimum of 3 years experience working with children ages 18 months to 36 months
  • Worked in a Licensed by the State of New Jersey Child Care Center

Benefits

  • Paid Holidays

    Scholarships available

Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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