Child Care Lead Teacher

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated Child Care Lead Teacher to design and implement age-appropriate curriculum for young children. In this full-time role, you will manage classroom activities, supervise assistant teachers, and maintain a safe learning environment, while fostering effective communication with families.

Qualifications

• Active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for young children.
• Monitors and supervises children to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Implements positive discipline techniques.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to supervise

Flexibility

Creating a positive atmosphere

Education

Associate's Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

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Job Description Summary:

Designs, implements, and reviews age-appropriate curriculum, manages classroom activities and interactions, supervises assistant teachers, students and volunteers while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Overview

Job Description Summary:

Designs, implements, and reviews age-appropriate curriculum, manages classroom activities and interactions, supervises assistant teachers, students and volunteers while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Develops age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for young children.
• Monitors and supervises children to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Communicates effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
• Implements positive discipline techniques to encourage good behavior.
• Observes and assesses children's development and growth.
• Collaborates with other teachers and staff to create a nurturing learning environment.
  
  

Education Requirement

• Associate's Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or related field with 30 quarter or 24 semester hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or equivalent credential, preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferred.
  
  

Certifications

Active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or certification within one year of hire, required.

Skills

• Effective communication skills to interact with children, families, and other professionals.
• Ability to supervise and direct Assistant Teachers and students.
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and change priorities.
• Ability to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom.
  
  

Experience

Experience in an early childhood education program, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Sitting, Working Outdoors

FREQUENTLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Climb stairs/ladder, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Loud Noises, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Bend/twist, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Squat/kneel, Standing

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

• Able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to sit (on floor) in close proximity to children during play and activity periods. Constantly
• Ability to lift a child into a crib and place them in it safely. Constantly
• Ability to actively supervise children during gross motor play. Constantly
• Ability to move rapidly in potentially unsafe physical situations: example: a child falling off the climber. Constantly
• Ability to bend over quickly to pick up children by their torso, not by their arms. Constantly
  
  

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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