Childcare Teacher - Experience Required

SMALL HANDS BIG DREAMS LEARNING CEN; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off from day 1 (80 hours)

Birthday and Holidays paid

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Health and Wellness reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401 K

Training and activity planning time

Incentive bonus pay

Logo wear opportunities

Job summary

Small Hands Big Dreams Child Care Center is seeking an experienced Child Care Teacher dedicated to early childhood education. You will lead a classroom, fostering exploration, creativity, and nurturing relationships to support young learners.

The role emphasizes teamwork, consistent communication with families, and the development of engaging activities. Competitive hourly pay reflects experience, with benefits and growth opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children and coursework in early childhood or related field.
• CPL 1,2 or 3; wage tied to experience and training documented in OCCRRA.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate with families.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of children
• Prepare and implement hands-on activities
• Actively supervise children at all times
• Maintain daily communication through photos, videos, messages
• Build strong family relationships through goal setting and engagement
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork
• Be punctual and reliable
• Enroll in and complete training through provided platforms
• Maintain appropriate interactions and dress code

Skills

CPL 1/2/3

Team player

Family engagement

Singing/dancing

Reliability

Integrity

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SHBD Bainbridge - Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Job Category: Education, Give Thanks. Make Connections. Grow Your Career.

At Small Hands Big Dreams, we believe great teachers deserve a great team. Discover a workplace where relationships, teamwork, and fun are a part of every day. We're looking for an experienced Child Care Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating meaningful learning experiences for young children. This not your average daycare.

If you believe learning happens through exploration, creativity, laughter, and nurturing relationships—and you're ready to lead a classroom with confidence,we'd love to meet you.

Ideal characteristics:

• Has experience working with young children and some coursework in early childhood, education (or a related field) CPL 1,2 or 3 ( wage is assigned based on years of experience and education/training documented in OCCRRA
• 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 (longevity)
• 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)

Small Hands Big Dreams Child Care Center has nearly 25 years of the highest ranked quality rating in the state, delivering only the best childcare and education. As an assistant teacher you can help to set the foundation for our future. Work within a company that has been voted by their employees for multiple years as an employer of choice.

Small Hands Big Dreams provides a flexible, fun and family focused atmosphere with many levels of support. You become part of a team who demonstrates integrity, innovation, and passionate customer service.

Responsibilities Include:

• 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

Notes and Added 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 & Paternity Leave
• -Health and Wellness (fitness) reimbursement
• -Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• -401 K
• -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- get 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. Opportunities to earn some logo wear too