Child Care Lead Teacher - Kids Country Day School

Hirebridge; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in early childhood education and make a difference in children's lives! This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to create engaging learning experiences for children while ensuring their safety and development. As part of a global childcare community, you'll benefit from competitive pay, generous childcare discounts, and a supportive environment focused on professional growth. With no evenings or weekends, this role allows you to balance work and personal life effectively. If you have a passion for nurturing young minds and are ready to unleash your potential, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Generous childcare discount

401(k) program with company match

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
• Create developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Career Pathway Level 3

Job description

Center: Wadsworth, OH

Pay Range: Up to $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

No evenings or weekends!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Kids Country! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Kids Country today!

What will you be doing?

1. Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years in one assigned classroom.
2. Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
3. Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
4. Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
5. Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
6. Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Top Reasons to join Kids Country:

1. We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
2. All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
3. We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
4. Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
5. Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.

Requirements:

1. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Career Pathway Level 3 required.
2. 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred.
3. Strong customer service skills.
4. Ability to multitask and remain organized.
5. Ability to work within regular operating hours.
6. Must meet state criteria for child care employment.

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.