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Lead Childcare Teacher

$16 - $25 per hour

Child Care Recruiters

Join Our Team Of Dedicated Professionals A competitive salary and benefits package combined with a 4-day work week that lets you care for your family, yourself, and the children in your classroom. Come work where you are valued. Were looking for teachers for all age groups to join our team of dedicated professionals who spend their days sparking joy and discovery for the next generation of little learners, so if youre ready to move into a career that truly matters, join our family today! No experience? No problem! Offering a probationary period of 180 days, and receiving a raise every 30 days for up to 6 months (based on performance). Requirements Childcare: 1 year (Required) CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Required) Consider yourself a natural, empathetic leader and collaborative teammate Have work experience and/or educational background in ECE Willing to become credentialed Have strong verbal and written communication skills Can physically complete the tasks necessary to care for small children Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning Responsibilities Include Lead class by pre-reading, rehearsing, and ultimately knowing our Learning Beyond Paper curriculum Welcoming and connecting with families to discuss the progress of their children in your classroom Encouraging fun and engagement with learning through games, play, and art projects. Taking photos of the children's progress & maintaining the cleanliness of the classroom environment Participating in training and providing feedback to classroom leads about your experience with students and the curriculum Compensation & Benefits 401(k) Dental Insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Signing bonus Paid Training & Professional Development Employee Bonus Opportunities Professional Growth Opportunities Paid Holidays & Time Off Life Insurance (Covered By Charming Children) Fun Staff Events and Team Building experiences More Details 9hr shift Mondays to Saturdays Full-time, Part-time Salary: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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