Lead Teacher (Inf/Tod/PreK)
IMAGINATIVE BEGINNINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Location
Northwood, Ohio
Salary
$14 - $21 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula to support early literacy and social-emotional skills. They must maintain a safe classroom environment and communicate regularly with families to document children's growth.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and a willingness to complete safety certifications. An associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and previous childcare experience are preferred.
Job description
Lead teacher (Full-Time)
💰 $14–$21/Hour (Based on experience, education, and responsibilities)
We are seeking a full-time Lead Teacher (Infants, Toddlers, or Pre-K) to guide and support children as they prepare for Kindergarten. This role is ideal for an educator who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences, values play-based learning, and wants a stable, consistent schedule in a supportive early childhood environment.
Most positions follow a typical daytime schedule within our center hours of 5
30am–5:30pm.
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- 🌱 about our program
- Serving children 6 weeks–11 years
- Reggio-inspired & play-based philosophy
- Focus on early literacy, social-emotional development, and curiosity-driven learning (Pre-K)
- Focus on nurturing relationships, curiosity, and development (Inf/Tod)
- Collaborative team environment with supportive leadership
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🎨 key responsibilities
As a Lead Teacher, you will
- Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities
- Create engaging lesson plans that support early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills
- Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom
- Observe, assess, and document children’s growth and development
- Communicate regularly with families and build strong partnerships
- Maintain required classroom records (attendance, lesson plans, daily reports)
- Support Step Up To Quality standards and licensing requirements
- Collaborate with team members to ensure consistent program quality
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🎓 qualifications
Required
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Willingness to complete required trainings (CPR, First Aid, AED, Child Abuse Prevention)
Preferred (not required)
- Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Previous experience in a childcare or early childhood setting
- Familiarity with early learning standards and Kindergarten readiness (Pre-K) or experience working with infants and/or toddlers
- Strong organizational and communication skills
👉 We value experience, but we are also open to training the right candidate who is dependable, passionate, and eager to grow.
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- 💪 physical requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs
- Ability to actively supervise children throughout the day (Reasonable accommodations available.)
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- 🎁 benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Childcare Discount
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k)
- Professional Development Opportunities
Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Childcare Discount
