Childcare Teacher-Experience Required

Color Our Rainbow Academy; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Birthday and holidays pay

Maternity & paternity leave

Health and wellness reimbursement

401K

Job summary

Small Hands Big Dreams is seeking an experienced Child Care Teacher to nurture and educate while fostering exploration, creativity, and positive relationships. You will lead a classroom, ensure safety, and collaborate with a supportive team in a dynamic early learning environment.

Ideal candidates have some coursework in early childhood education and CPL 1/2/3; we value integrity, dedication, and a family-focused culture with ongoing training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with young children and basic ECE concepts.
• Ability to communicate with families daily.
• Willingness to participate in activities and training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of children.
• Prepare and implement hands-on activities.
• Actively supervise children at all times.
• Maintain daily communication with families (photos, messages).
• Build strong family relationships through engagement in classroom activities.

Skills

Early childhood education

Teamwork

Family communication

Observation & safety

Education

High school diploma

ECE coursework

CPL 1/2/3

Job description

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.Small Hands Big Dreams is not your average daycare! This fall our growing early learning team is looking to hire an Experienced Childcare Teacher who is passionate about nurturing and growing young minds. We need a dedicated, energetic and creative individual who is experienced in caring for children and who understands the importance of quality early childhood education.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 or in the fieldReady to lend a helping hand and work as a teamSupports families through daily communication and engagementJoins in on fun- singing and dancingCommits to watching students grow through the whole year (longevity)Provides social and emotional support and healthy relationshipsProfessional and committed to qualityMotivated and holds true to what you say you will do (integrity)Small Hands Big Dreams Child Care Center has over 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 childrenPrepares and implements hands-on activitiesActively supervises the children at all timesDaily communication (verbal, send pictures, videos, messages)Builds strong family relationships through goal setting and engagement in classroom activitiesProfessionalismTeamwork skillsPunctualEnrolls in and completes training through training platformsAppropriate interactions, dress, communicationNotes and Added BenefitsWhen you join the Small Hands Big Dreams team, it is more than just a job. You join a family-a group of people who support you and help you grow. You become part of a group of coworkers who turn into friends and a team of difference makers. You will be bonded by purple!-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 toohigh school diploma unless in a TECC / Vocation program program focused on ECE or are enrolled in College as a highschool student studying ECE .