Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Celebree School; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to manage and direct classroom operations in a nurturing environment. You will create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and provide guidance to staff. This full-time role offers opportunities for growth and benefits including health insurance and tuition assistance.

Benefits

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of childcare experience required.
• Certification in CPR & First Aid preferred.
• Familiarity with educational software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the assigned classroom and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Communicate effectively with caregivers regarding children's development.

Skills

Communication

Child Development Knowledge

Classroom Management

Behavior Management

Education

Associate's degree in human services field or 30 CEUs in early childhood development

Child Development Associate

Bachelor’s degree in human services field or early childhood education

Tools

Educational Software

Job description

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Job Summary:

Plan and direct operations of an assigned classroom to ensure Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld, and children are provided with a developmentally age-appropriate learning environment. Provide support and direction to the classroom assistant and aide.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Job Summary:

Plan and direct operations of an assigned classroom to ensure Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld, and children are provided with a developmentally age-appropriate learning environment. Provide support and direction to the classroom assistant and aide.

Company Overview

At every Celebree School, our mission is to protect, educate and nurture the children in our care. Childcare jobs with our school family are life-changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people BIG and small; investing in teachers and learners to help them achieve their goals. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering multiple opportunities and a chance to grow within the Celebree Organization.

Responsibilities

As a Lead Teacher, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to:

• Manage your assigned classroom to ensure compliance with all PA state regulations, company brand standards, policies and procedures
• Plan and implement developmentally, age-appropriate lesson plans in a safe, nurturing learning environment in accordance with the Celebree School curriculum; ensure that the activities of lesson plans are clearly delegated and communicated to all staff involved; maintain open and effective communication with teaching team members
• Provide a welcoming and friendly classroom environment for all children, families and visitors; maintain attractive classroom/hallway displays and an educational parent board (that is updated regularly)
• Communicates effectively with caregivers, e.g., greeting by name, addressing concerns in a timely manner, giving positive feedback and providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom happenings, update the daily report that provides caregivers with information about their child’s day
• Counsels children as needed using the Conscious Discipline framework and utilize appropriate behavior management techniques
• Performs face to name counts every 30 minutes
• Always maintains regular and satisfactory attendance, limits absences
• Attends all staff meetings, trainings and school events as required
• Provide support and direction to Aides/Floaters to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner
  
  
  

Experience:

• Childcare: 2-3 years (Required)
  
  
  

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate (Preferred)
• Associate's degree in human services field or 30 CEUs in early childhood development, special education, elementary education or human services (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or early childhood education (Preferred)
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds.

Specific Skills:

Certification in CPR & First Aid. Computer skills, familiar with educational software and curriculum.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise-owned location. All inquiries about employment at this franchise owned location should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Celebree School Corporate.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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