Childcare Lead Teacher

Cornerstone Learning Centers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Training

Career Development

401k with Match

Childcare Discounts

Positive Work Environment

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Cornerstone Learning Center - East Memphis is seeking a Lead Teacher to support our Pre-K program. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to pass all background checks. Prior childcare experience is a plus. The Monday–Friday 7:00am–4:00pm shift offers competitive hourly pay.

We offer competitive pay, paid trainings, 401k with match, childcare discounts, an open-door policy, and a positive work environment that fosters growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• To be qualified for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks.
• Aplus if you have previous childcare experience!

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
• Implement activities that encourage each child’s growth in emotion, social, cognitive, creative, and physical development.
• Take initiative, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
• Create and maintain an environment that is clean and safe for all children.
• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

Skills

Childcare experience

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Cornerstone Learning Center - East Memphis is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support our Pre-K!

To beQUALIFIEDfor this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED and the ability to pass all background checks. Aplusif you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift:

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm

Compensation:

$15-17per hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, includingEnhanced CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for ourteachers!

Our Hiring Process:

1. Resumescreen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
   1. Q&A
   2. Classroom observation
4. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of the classroom in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
• Implement activitiesthatencourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotion, social, cognitive, creative,and physical development.
• Take initiative, accept constructive criticism, and feedback, and make improvements and changes as necessary for the betterment of the quality of the program.
• Createandmaintainan environment that is clean and safe for all children.
• Establishing a professional level of rapport with each family toprovidequality care for the children.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running,and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

Cornerstone Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal,state,or local law.