Lead Childcare Teacher – Full-Time ($14–$21/hr)

Angie's Angels Child Development; Fremont (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

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Angie's Angels Child Development in Fremont, OH is seeking a full-time Lead Childcare Teacher to lead a classroom of infants, toddlers, preschool, or Pre-K learners. You will design engaging, developmentally appropriate activities, maintain a safe and nurturing environment, and build strong relationships with children and families.

This role requires at least a high school diploma, willingness to complete CPR/First Aid/AED and Child Abuse Prevention trainings, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to complete trainings, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Experience in childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood setting preferred.
• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• CDA or other early childhood credential preferred.
• Experience with infants, toddlers, preschool, and/or Pre-K children preferred.
• Knowledge of early learning standards and Kindergarten readiness preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infant care

Toddler care

Preschool education

Communication with families

Classroom management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

CPR training

First Aid training

Job description

PAY: $14-$21/hour

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

Angie's Angels Child Development 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.