Childcare Lead Teacher

Small Hands Big Dreams; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn time off from day 1: 80 hours in your first year

Birthday and holidays paid

Maternity and paternity leave

Health and wellness reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401K

Company-sponsored fun events

Incentive bonus pay

Coffee, water, tea and home-cooked meals

Professional apron provided

Job summary

Small Hands Big Dreams in Mentor, OH is looking for a dedicated full-time employee to work with young children. Ideal candidates will have experience in early childhood education. Responsibilities include ensuring children's health and safety, preparing engaging activities, and maintaining strong communication with families.

The position offers generous benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and bonuses for excellent performance. If you are committed to supporting children's growth and well-being, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with young children.
• Some coursework in early childhood education or related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of children.
• Prepare and implement hands-on activities.
• Actively supervise children at all times.
• Communicate daily with families through various channels.
• Build strong family relationships through goal setting.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Teamwork

Integrity

Communication

Education

High School Diploma; CDA/AA ECE Degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Location: SHBD Mentor - Mentor, OH 44060

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.00 hourly

Job Category: Education

Ideal Characteristics

• Has experience working with young children and some coursework in early childhood education or a related field
• Ready to lend a helping hand and work as a team
• Supports families through daily communication and engagement
• Joins in on fun - singing and dancing
• Commits to watching students grow through the whole year
• Provides social and emotional support and healthy relationships
• Professional and committed to quality
• Motivated and holds true to what you say you will do (integrity)

Responsibilities

• Health and safety of children
• Prepares and implements hands‑on activities
• Actively supervises the children at all times
• Daily communication (verbal, send pictures, videos, messages)
• Builds strong family relationships through goal setting and engagement in classroom activities
• Professionalism
• Teamwork skills
• Punctual
• Enrolls in and completes training through training platforms
• Appropriate interactions, dress, communication

Qualifications

• HS Diploma; CDA/AA ECE Degree preferred
• Experience working with young children

Benefits

• Earn time off from day 1: 80 hours in your first year
• Birthday and holidays paid and a bonus of day after Thanksgiving
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Health and wellness reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401K
• Time on the clock to create your own activity plan and keep up on paperwork
• Company‑sponsored fun events and learning opportunities
• Incentive bonus pay – extra money for a job well done
• Coffee, water, tea and home‑cooked meals
• Apron provided – wear whatever you want professionally and then an apron is provided to protect your clothing