Child Care Teacher - Greater Dayton Area

CWCC; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, mental health, and Rx program

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

CWCC is hiring Child Care Teachers for the Greater Dayton Area, including Kettering, OH. Roles include Lead and Assistant positions in full-time and part-time tracks.

Compensation ranges from $13.00 to $17.00 hourly, with opportunities for growth and professional development. Responsibilities include creating engaging classrooms, implementing the Creative Curriculum, documenting development, and maintaining strong family partnerships.

Qualifications

• Meets Ohio child care licensing requirements including background checks.
• Demonstrates dependability, professionalism, and strong communication.
• Demonstrates love for working with young children and creating safe learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing classroom for children infant through school age.
• Plan and implement learning activities using Creative Curriculum.
• Foster social, emotional, language, literacy and readiness skills.
• Observe development and document progress.
• Partner with families and communicate regularly.
• Mentor and collaborate with assistants and aides.
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom.

Skills

Passion for working with youngchildren

Dependable and professional

Ohio child care licensing requirements

Education

CDA, AA in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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Child Care Teacher - Greater Dayton Area

Kettering Full-time Regular Kettering, OH, US

Salary Range: $13.00 To $17.00 Hourly

Full-Time & Part-Time

$13–$17/hour

Inspire Young Minds. Love What You Do!

Do you love working with children and want a career where you can make a difference every day? CWCC is hiring caring, energetic Lead and Assistant Teachers to join our supportive early childhood education team.

We have openings in Huber Heights, Kettering, Springfield, Beavercreek, Centerville, Miamisburg, Fairborn, and Englewood/Union.

What You'll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom for children ages infant through school age
• Plan and implement fun, hands-on learning experiences using Creative Curriculum.
• Foster children's social, emotional, language, literacy, and school readiness skills.
• Observe children's development and document progress using Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Partner with families and build positive relationships through daily communication and parent conferences.
• Mentor and collaborate with assistant teachers and classroom aides.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Immediate NO COST medical, mental health, and prescription program.
• Competitive pay based on experience and education.
• Supportive leadership team that values teachers
• Small classroom environment focused on quality education
• Paid professional development and ongoing coaching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Evidence-based curriculum and classroom resources provided
• Positive team culture where collaboration is encouraged

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for working with young children
• Dependable and professional
• Meet Ohio child care licensing requirements including background checks

Preferred Qualifications:

• CDA, AA in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Previous experience working with young children
• Knowledge of child development
• Strong communication and classroom management skills

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 35 pounds
• Work indoors and outdoors
• Ability to bend, kneel, sit, stand, and actively engage with young children throughout the day
• Ability to see, hear and physically interact well enough to keep children safe

Make a Difference Every Day

We believe exceptional teachers deserve exceptional support. We invest in our staff because we know great educators create life-changing experiences for children.

If you're ready to join a team that values your experience, supports your professional growth, and celebrates the important work you do every day, we'd love to hear from you.