Childcare Lead Teacher
Kids First Learning Center
Location
Parma Heights, Ohio
Salary
$14 - $17 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher is responsible for preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans while maintaining a safe and organized classroom environment. They must also manage child assessments, maintain portfolios, and establish professional rapport with families through regular communication.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of relevant experience. Additionally, applicants must be able to pass all required background checks and meet physical requirements such as lifting up to 40 lbs.
Job description
- Lead Teacher Kid's First Parma Heights is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support the following age groups:
- Preschool
- Toddlers
- To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, 1 year of experience, and the ability to pass all background checks. Required Shift: Monday - Friday, full time Compensation: $14 - $17/hour, based on education and experience We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
- Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Match
- Discounts for Childcare
- Fun and Positive Place to Work
- Open Door Policy
- Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
Our Hiring Process
1. Resume screen 2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes) 3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes) 1. Q&A 2. Classroom observation 4. Offer
Main Job Responsibilities
- Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
- Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
- Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
- Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
- Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.
If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today! Kid's First Parma Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Professional Development
- Paid Trainings
- Childcare Discounts
- 401k with Match
