Child Care Center Infant Lead Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading center in child care and learning is seeking a full-time Lead Teacher for its Infant Program. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Early Childhood Education and experience with lesson planning and classroom management. The role involves directing classroom activities, supporting play-based learning, and maintaining adherence to licensing standards. Benefits include health insurance, retirement contributions, paid time off, and education support.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan with 3% match

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Education Benefits up to $3000 annually

10 Holidays per year

Qualifications

• 2 years leading an infant child care classroom.
• Understanding of child care licensing standards.
• Strong desire to work with infants.

Responsibilities

• Directing all classroom activities and communications.
• Creating and leading activities based on the Creative Curriculum.
• Supervising and acting as a role model to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA or Career Studies certificate

Job description

Summary

The Child Care & Learning Center is hiring a full-time Lead Teacher for the Infant Program. The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education
• Two or more years leading an infant child care classroom
• Experience with lesson planning, scheduling, and assessment
• A professional work ethic
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Duties

Primary duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directing all classroom activities, including the production of daily notes, child schedules, work schedules, and parent communications.
• Creating and leading activities based on the Creative Curriculum
• Supporting play and nature-based learning activities
• Supervising and acting as a role model to infant room staff
• Participating in training and educational opportunities to expand child development knowledge
• Overseeing adherence to child care licensing standards and CCLC policies

Requirements

At a minimum, all candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• CDA or Career Studies certificate, Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field
• 2 years of successful work experience in a child care classroom
• 3 references, one of which must be from a current employer
• A strong desire to work with infants
• An understanding of all applicable child care licensing standards
• Must work full time, 35+ hours per week
• The ability to lift 50 pounds.

CCLC is a non-smoking campus, and preference will be given to non-smoking candidates. CCLC requires an annual flu shot for all employees and up-to-date TDAP immunization for this classroom.

Candidates are required to pass criminal background checks, 10 hours of preservice training, and a 3-hour orientation.

Nice To Haves

See summary above.

Benefits

CCLC offers a variety of benefits for full-time employees after a 90-day probationary period:

• Anthem insurance, with 75% of the policy premium covered by the employer
• 3% employer match of Simple Retirement Plan contributions of 3% by the employee
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 10 holidays per year
• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
• Education benefits of up to $3000 annually