Childcare Lead Teacher

Color Our Rainbow Academy; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Color Our Rainbow Academy in Mentor, OH is hiring an Experienced Lead Child Care Teacher. This full-time role focuses on planning engaging lessons, guiding a classroom, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for young children.

Responsibilities include building strong family communication, observing each child’s progress, and collaborating with staff to deliver high-quality care. Licensure requirements and a 2-year degree are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed early childhood program experience.
• State licensing qualifications (5101:2-12-27).
• CPL 3 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and hands‑on learning experiences.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where children feel valued and supported.
• Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of every child through active supervision and adherence to licensing standards.
• Build meaningful relationships with families through daily communication, photos, videos, classroom updates, and developmental conversations.
• Observe, assess, and support each child's individual growth and developmental milestones.
• Lead classroom routines while maintaining a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and leadership to provide the highest quality care and education.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Skills

Child development understanding

Positive relationships with families

Team leadership

Engaging lessons design

Professionalism and reliability

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Mentor, OH 44060


• Position Type: Full Time


• Education Level: 2 Year Degree


• Salary: $17.00 – $20.00 hourly


• Shift: Any


• Job Category: Education


• Now Hiring: Experienced Lead Child Care Teacher

What You'll Do

• Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and hands‑on learning experiences.


• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where children feel valued and supported.


• Ensure the health, safety, and well‑being of every child through active supervision and adherence to licensing standards.


• Build meaningful relationships with families through daily communication, photos, videos, classroom updates, and developmental conversations.


• Observe, assess, and support each child's individual growth and developmental milestones.


• Lead classroom routines while maintaining a positive, organized, and engaging learning environment.


• Collaborate with fellow teachers and leadership to provide the highest quality care and education.


• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, leadership, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Full‑time and part‑time opportunities for float and assistant positions are also available.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working in a licensed early childhood program.


• Demonstrated passion for educating and nurturing young children.


• Understanding of child development and age‑appropriate teaching practices.


• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.


• Dependable, positive, energetic, and committed to excellence.


• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team while confidently leading a classroom.


• Take pride in creating fun, engaging learning experiences every day.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience


• Paid professional development and career advancement opportunities


• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture


• Begin earning Paid Time Off (PTO) on Day One


• Paid major holidays


• Paid birthday off


• Health insurance options


• Opportunities to grow your career within a company that promotes from within

Qualifications

1. Educational Requirements
   
   
   
   • Meet all state licensing qualifications (5101:2-12-27)
   
   
   • CPL 3 or higher
   
   
   
   


2. Physical Requirements
   
   
   
   • Lifting and carrying children that may weigh 10–70 lbs.
   
   
   • Stand up to 90% of the day while supervising the safety of the children