Infant Lead Teacher - Nurturing Growth, Christian

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance (once qualified)

Employee discount

Life insurance (once qualified)

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance (once qualified)

Job summary

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center in Savannah is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to support the Infant classroom and help implement a faith-based, high-quality educational program. You will observe children, document activities, meals, and progress, and relay information to parents and staff while developing developmentally appropriate activities.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships, following the director's guidance, and leading by example in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have CDA, TCC, or an Associate degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Pass a background check.
• 1+ year of on-the-job training experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification (preferred) or within 90 days of hire.
• Maintain 18 hours of continued training for the year.
• Work full-time, Monday through Friday.
• Reliable transportation.
• Dress professionally at all times.
• Pass Bright From the Start background check.
• Genuinely care about children's development.
• Be friendly, a team player, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Avoid using electronics while on the clock; use Procare for documentation when required.
• Be a strong verbal communicator with an upbeat personality, comfortable speaking to parents.
• Be clean, neat, and professionally dressed at all times.
• No cell phones on the clock; ear pods not allowed.
• Be willing to follow our mission statement and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidentiality in internal and external communication between employees and/or parents
• Provides a safe and loving environment that supports development across social, emotional, cognitive, creative, and physical domains
• Assists lead teacher in lesson planning, schedule implementation, supervision, and management while encouraging participation by children
• Follows the classroom schedule including outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special activities
• Maintains daily, positive communication with families through Procare
• Maintains a safe, comforting, and stimulating environment
• Manages cleanliness, order, and availability of classroom materials
• Changes diapers and/or soiled clothes; assists in potty training
• Completes all other assigned duties

Job description

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center in Savannah is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to support the Infant classroom and help implement a faith-based, high-quality educational program. You will observe children, document activities, meals, and progress, and relay information to parents and staff while developing developmentally appropriate activities.

The role emphasizes building positive relationships, following the director's guidance, and leading by example in a nurturing environment.