Childcare Teacher-Experience Required

Color Our Rainbow Academy; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 80 hours

Birthday/Holiday pay

Maternity/Paternity leave

Health insurance reimbursement

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

401(k)

Training opportunities

Bonus pay

Meals and apron provided

Job summary

Small Hands Big Dreams Child Care Center in Mentor, OH is seeking an Experienced Childcare Teacher to nurture and grow young minds. The role accepts Full-Time/Part-Time hours with high school education as the baseline, and offers an hourly salary range of $16.00–$19.00.

The center emphasizes safety, engagement, and quality early education within a supportive team. Join a long-standing program known for top quality ratings and employee-focused culture, with opportunities for training, benefits,

Qualifications

• Experience with young children and coursework in early childhood education.
• Willingness to participate in training and ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to teamwork and family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of children.
• Prepare and implement hands-on activities.
• Actively supervise children at all times.
• Communicate daily with families via photos, videos, or messages.
• Build strong family relationships through classroom engagement.
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork.
• Be punctual and complete trainings.
• Follow appropriate interactions and dress code.

Skills

Experience with young children

Early childhood education coursework

Education

CPL 1/2/3

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SHBD Mentor - Mentor, OH 44060, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly, Job Category: Education

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.

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

• 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

When 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!

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

Qualifications

• 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)