Childcare Teacher-Experience Required

Small Hands Big Dreams Kirtland; Kirtland (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Day One

Paid major holidays

Paid birthday off

Health insurance options

Opportunities for career advancement

Professional development

Job summary

Small Hands Big Dreams Kirtland is hiring an experienced Lead Child Care Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and guiding a classroom with confidence. This role focuses on creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences and mentoring teammates in a licensed Ohio program.

You will build strong relationships with children and families, lead daily routines, ensure health and safety, and collaborate with leadership to deliver high-quality care and education.

Qualifications

• Meet all state licensing qualifications (5101:2-12-27).
• CPL 3 or higher for lead teacher.

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

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Observation & assessment

Education

CPL 3 or higher for lead teacher

Job description

Now Hiring: Experienced Child Care TeacherGive 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 Lead 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.What We're Looking ForWe're seeking experienced educators who:Have previous experience working in a licensed early childhood program.Demonstrate a genuine passion for educating and nurturing young children.Understand child development and age-appropriate teaching practices.Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.Are dependable, positive, energetic, and committed to excellence.Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team while confidently leading a classroom.As a Child care Teacher, you'll play an essential role in guiding children's development while mentoring teammates, building strong family partnerships, and creating engaging classroom environments where every child can thrive.Full-time and part-time opportunities for float and assistant positions as well.Why Small Hands Big Dreams?For 25 years, Small Hands Big Dreams has earned the highest quality ratings in Ohio by investing in exceptional educators and providing children with outstanding early learning experiences. We are more than a childcare center—we are a community dedicated to helping children, families, and teachers grow together.Our team lives our CORE Values every day:FunPassionate Customer FocusIntegrityInnovationTeamworkIf you're looking for a place where your experience is valued, your voice is heard, and your career can continue to grow, you've found it.What You'll DoAs a Teacher, you will: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.Take pride in creating fun, engaging learning experiences every day.BenefitsWe believe great teachers deserve great support.We offer:Competitive pay based on experiencePaid professional development and career advancement opportunitiesSupportive leadership and collaborative team cultureBegin earning Paid Time Off (PTO) on Day OnePaid major holidaysPaid birthday offHealth insurance optionsOpportunities to grow your career within a company that promotes from withinReady to Make a Difference?If you're an experienced early childhood educator who believes every day is an opportunity to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and make learning unforgettable, we'd love to welcome you to the Small Hands Big Dreams family.I. Educational Requirements A. Meet all state licensing qualifications (5101:2-12-27) B. CPL 3 or higher for lead teacherII. Physical Requirements A. Lifting and carrying children that may weigh 10- 70lbs. B. Stand up to 90% of the day while supervising the safety of the children