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

Angie; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Childcare Discount

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Professional Development

Job summary

Angie's Angels Child Development is hiring a full-time Lead Childcare Teacher to lead infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K classrooms. The role focuses on safe, structured, engaging learning and strong family relationships.

The ideal candidate will plan activities, support literacy and math, and supervise a collaborative team while meeting licensing requirements and fostering program quality. Daytime hours with weekday schedule promote consistent routines.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 18 with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to complete trainings: CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse Prevention.
• Experience in childcare settings is helpful but not required.

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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA or other credential

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.