Infant Lead Teacher

Horizon Education Centers; North Olmsted (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child education is seeking a passionate Infant Lead Teacher to join their North Olmsted team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to create engaging lesson plans and foster a nurturing environment for infants. Ideal candidates will have experience in an infant classroom and a commitment to building strong relationships with children and families. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values professional development and offers competitive benefits. If you are dedicated to enriching children's lives through education, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Professional Development

Discounted Childcare

403(b) Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in an infant classroom is required.
• Must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a degree in Education.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of children in the classroom.
• Develop age-appropriate lesson plans and schedules.
• Build positive relationships with families and the community.

Skills

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Lesson Planning

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Education

Degree in a Related Field

Job description

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Do you value children's education in a learn-through-play curriculum? North Olmsted has Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and School Age classrooms and is looking for dynamic individuals. If you enjoy working in an environment with children and co-workers forming lasting relationships, North Olmsted is the place for you! Work as a team to help children grow in their development.

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Infant Lead Teacher - Experience in an infant classroom is required along with a Child Development Associate (CDA) or a degree in Education or a related field. You will create lesson plans and maintain documentation to provide an educational, safe, emotionally supportive environment for the children. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Parent communication is key.

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr. Placement in this range depends on professional development levels for education and training. Additional incentives may be available for special duty assignments. All staff must have a professional development level in the OCCRRA Professional Development Registry. Visit https://registry.occrra.org/user/login# to check your level or create an account.

Responsibilities for an Infant Lead Teacher

• Responsible for the care and supervision of children in the classroom, building relationships and a caring environment.
• Develop age-appropriate and differentiated classroom schedules, lesson plans, and environments to support preschool readiness and individual learning.
• Complete screenings and ongoing assessments to monitor child progress and needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infant guidelines and ITERS through lesson plan implementation.
• Maintain documentation for services, progress reports, and attendance.
• Build positive relationships with families and the community.
• Work collaboratively with teacher assistants, staff, and the director.

Employee Benefits

• Medical coverage for employees working 30+ hours/week. Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident Insurance available for full and part-time roles.
• Pre-paid onboarding including transcripts, fingerprints, and immunizations.
• Holidays and paid time off after probation.
• Paid professional development.
• Learn and Earn Tuition Programs.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching after one year for full-time positions (20+ hours).
• Discounted childcare (eligibility required).

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industries: Child Day Care Services

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