Early Childcare Lead Teacher

Easterseals Redwood; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Dental & Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Free lunch on Kentucky campus

Humana EAP

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood in Kentucky is seeking a Lead Teacher to oversee a childcare program area, supervise ECE Assistants, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards including NAEYC and STARs. You will mentor staff, implement age-appropriate curriculum activities, and supervise documentation such as attendance records and family reports.

The role emphasizes collaboration, child-centered learning, and strong communication with families and team members.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associates degree or preparatory work toward that degree or college coursework, associates, or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education, special education, or closely related field.
• At least two years’ experience working with children with special health care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and supervision for ECE Assistants and mentors staff in age-appropriate curriculum activities.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, STARs and NAEYC in the assigned childcare program area.
• Documents attendance records, individualized goals, service notes, and reports for families.
• Sets up and assists children with assistive/adaptive and computer technology for learning.
• Collaborates with assistants to establish children’s objectives and communicates about each child’s care.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Education

CDA or related early childhood degree

Job description

At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities.

By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted.

Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage

Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Lead Teacher:

• Starting Pay of $16.50 Per Hour.
• PTO and Extended Illness Time
• Health Insurance options
• 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match
• Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Disability Insurance options
• Education and Professional Development Assistance
• Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus)
• Humana Employee Assistance Plan
• 10 Paid holidays

Position Summary:

This position provides oversight for a specific childcare program area, staff supervision of assistant caregivers, and compliance with all regulatory requirements including NAEYC and STARs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves in a dual role to provide direction and supervision for ECE Assistants while sharing all duties related to mentoring, training, researching and implementing age appropriate curriculum activities and complying with all regulatory requirements.
• Implements and manages operational changes in the assigned childcare program area to comply with regulations, STARs and NAEYC.
• Reports staff disciplinary issues that need attention to the Program Manager/assigned supervisor or to the division director.
• Provides input to the Director/assigned supervisor for staff performance evaluations.
• Directs the work of volunteers assigned to the classroom.
• Provides oversight for the accurate and timely completion of all required documentation including attendance records, individualized goals, service notes, reports for the family, incident reports, food service forms, etc.
• Sets up and assist children in the use of assistive/adaptive and computer technology for structured or independent learning and to perform functional tasks.
• Collaborates with other assistants in establishing children’s individual objectives.
• Attends meetings as assigned.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding each child’s care and wellbeing to all other assistant caregivers, and relevant people.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Computer Skills – Possesses a working knowledge of Microsoft office skills, internet software and database programs. Able to accurately enter data into a database, search for information, send and receive email and attachments.
• Teamwork including balancing team and individual responsibilities, exhibiting objectivity and openness to others' views, giving and welcoming feedback, contributing to building a positive team spirit, and supporting everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Strong customer service skills in reference to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnic, religious, and economic status.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Interpersonal skills to include maintaining confidentiality, listening without interrupting, keeping emotions under control and remaining open to others' ideas/tries new things.
• Professionalism including approaching others in a tactful manner, reacting well under pressure, treating others with respect and consideration, accepting responsibility for own actions, and following through on commitments.
• Shows initiative, volunteers readily, asks for and offers help when needed.
• Works with integrity and ethically.

Education/Qualifications:

• Child Development Associates degree or preparatory work towards that degree or college coursework, associates, or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education, special education, or closely related field.
• At least two years’ experience working with children with special health care needs.

If you’re someone that is passionate about making a difference and would like the opportunity to do just that every day, a career at Easterseals Redwood may be for you. We are currently hiring and encouraging anyone interested in becoming part of an organization with a mission-driven, relationship-focused, joy-filled culture to apply. We are a drug-free workplace.