Lead Childcare Teacher

Community Options, Inc.; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. seeks enthusiastic Lead Teachers for its licensed childcare center, Little Stepping Stones. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. This full-time role includes preparing lesson plans, ensuring children's safety, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Generous Benefits Package

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun Workplace

Open Door Policy

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and be able to pass background checks.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom, ensuring children's safety.
• Conduct biannual parent-teacher conferences and maintain child assessments.

Skills

Childcare experience

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Community Options, Inc. provided pay range

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Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $19.00/hr

Description

Little Stepping Stones is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support the following age groups:

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• Pre-K
  
  

To be QUALIFIED for the Lead Teacher opportunity, we require a high school diploma and the ability to pass all background checks. We also require an associate's or a bachelor's degree in early childhood education, psychology, or a related field. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm OR 8:30am - 5:30pm

Compensation: $16-$19 per hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
  
  

Our Hiring Process For Lead Teachers

• Resume screen
• Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
• On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
• Q&A
• Classroom observation
• Offer
  

Main Job Responsibilities For Lead Teachers

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.
  
  

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Little Stepping Stones is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs and E-Learning Providers

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