Lead Childcare Teacher ($14-$21)

Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Childcare Discount

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Professional Development

Job summary

Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center seeks a full-time Lead Childcare Teacher to lead a classroom and create engaging learning experiences for infants to Pre-K. The role emphasizes relationship-building with children and families, a safe and nurturing environment, and collaboration with a teaching team.

Typical schedule aligns with center hours, with strong opportunities for professional growth, paid time off, and benefits consistent with early childhood education settings.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to complete CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention trainings.
• Experience in childcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans.
• Create engaging learning experiences supporting early literacy, math, social-emotional development.
• Maintain a safe, structured, nurturing classroom environment.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s growth and development.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding needs and progress.
• Maintain attendance, lesson plans, and daily reports.
• Follow state licensing requirements and center policies.
• Coordinate age-appropriate classroom activities and events when applicable.

Skills

Classroom management

Child development knowledge

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Plan and implement activities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA (Child Development Associate)

CPR/First Aid/AED training

Child Abuse Prevention training

Job description

PAY: $14-$21/hour ----- SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center is seeking a full-time Lead Childcare Teacher to join our team. This role is ideal for an experienced childcare professional or early childhood educator who enjoys leading a classroom, creating engaging learning experiences, and building strong relationships with children and families.

We are hiring for Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K classrooms. Classroom placement is based on experience, interests, and current center needs.

Typical schedule: Most positions follow a consistent daytime schedule (for example, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) within center hours of 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Why Join Our Team

• Reggio-inspired, play-based early childhood environment
• Supportive leadership and collaborative classroom teams
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Childcare Discount and Tuition Assistance
• 401(k)
• Professional Development and growth opportunities

What You Will Do

As a Lead Teacher, you will take primary responsibility for creating a safe, structured, nurturing, and engaging classroom while working collaboratively with other team members.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans
• Create engaging learning experiences that support early literacy, math, social-emotional development, curiosity, and age-appropriate growth
• Maintain a safe, structured, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment
• Observe, assess, and document children’s growth and development
• Communicate regularly with families regarding children’s needs, progress, and classroom experiences
• Maintain required classroom records, including attendance, lesson plans, and daily reports
• Follow state licensing requirements and center policies
• Support program quality standards and collaborate with team members
• Coordinate age-appropriate classroom activities, special events, and field trips when applicable

Qualifications

Required

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to complete required trainings, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention

Preferred - not required

• Previous experience in a childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood setting
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• CDA (Child Development Associate) or other early childhood credential
• Experience with infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children
• Familiarity with early learning standards and Kindergarten readiness
• Strong organizational and communication skills

We value experience and education, but we are also open to developing the right dependable, caring candidate who is eager to grow as an early childhood professional.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs
• Ability to actively supervise children throughout the day

Reasonable accommodations are available.

About the Role

This position is a strong fit for someone who enjoys working with young children, values relationships and play-based learning, and wants a stable role in early childhood education. Depending on classroom placement, you may work with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, or Pre-K children.