Childcare Lead Teacher

Community Options, Inc.; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at Community Options, Inc. as a Lead Teacher, where you'll work with children in an engaging and playful environment. Enjoy weekdays without nights or weekends, while benefiting from comprehensive training and a supportive culture focusing on employee wellness and advancement opportunities. Your contributions will help nurture future leaders.

Benefits

Paid training and professional development

Paid time off (40 hours of PTO rollover)

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays

Fun staff swag and giveaways

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of classroom experience.
• Ability to pass all state background checks.
• Joy and fun while teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support children's growth in a fun environment.
• Participate in staff and community events.
• Engage in paid training and professional development.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Collaboration

Child-centered approach

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Community Options, Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Community Options, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$14.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Description

We are looking to hire multi-tasking super-heroes who love to work with children! Join our passionate team to help children thrive in a fun environment where we end the day with a dance party and sing-along!

We are looking for awesome teachers to support our programs. No nights or weekends!

Schedule

Monday-Friday: shift based on center's needs

Compensation

$14 - $17 per hour

Why Join Us? Some of our perks include:

• Paid training and professional development – We GROW teachers!
• Willing to train with our in-house digital and practical training system
• No nights & no weekends!
• Staff and community events
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (40 hours of PTO rollover to following year)
• Benefits focusing on family and employee wellness (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Teacher referral bonuses
• Advancement opportunities
• Staff appreciation throughout the year
• Fun staff swag and giveaways
• Dedication to excellence and high standards
• Fun and child-centered culture
• Purpose, mission-driven, and passionate environment

Must Have to Work With Us

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of classroom experience
• Ability to pass all state background checks
• Enthusiasm to be part of a dedicated, driven, and collaborative team
• Joy and fun while teaching our future leaders!

Our Screening Process

• Application review
• On-site interview & tour with center director (30-45 minutes)
• Employment offer

Kids First Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusivity and do not tolerate discrimination in our hiring processes against any protected groups.

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