Child Care Toddler Lead Teacher

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care Career Center; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount

401(k) with company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Kid Works in Hamilton, OH is seeking a Lead Teacher for our toddler program. You will work with families to provide a safe, engaging learning environment following NAEYC guidelines.

Responsibilities include supervising children ages 6 weeks to 12 years in one classroom and delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum. We offer a childcare discount to all employees, health benefits, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or CDA or higher required.
• 1 year of licensed child care experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education / CDA / Career Pathway Level 3 / Bachelor's

Job description

Center: Hamilton, OH, USA

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $16-20/hour

Seeking Lead Toddler Teachers!

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team atKid Works! 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 achildcare discount. With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join Kid Works today!

What will you be doing?

As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:

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

Top Reasons to join Kid Works:

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

Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Career Pathway Level 3 required OR Bachelor's Degree in any field
• 1 year of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment