Lead Childcare Teacher – Special Needs & Curriculum Leader

Easterseals Redwood; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401K retirement plan

Dental & Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Free lunch on Kentucky campus

Humana EAP

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Easterseals Redwood in Kentucky is seeking a Lead Teacher to oversee a childcare program area, supervise ECE Assistants, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards including NAEYC and STARs. You will mentor staff, implement age-appropriate curriculum activities, and supervise documentation such as attendance records and family reports.

The role emphasizes collaboration, child-centered learning, and strong communication with families and team members.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associates degree or preparatory work toward that degree or college coursework, associates, or baccalaureate degree in early childhood education, special education, or closely related field.
• At least two years’ experience working with children with special health care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and supervision for ECE Assistants and mentors staff in age-appropriate curriculum activities.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, STARs and NAEYC in the assigned childcare program area.
• Documents attendance records, individualized goals, service notes, and reports for families.
• Sets up and assists children with assistive/adaptive and computer technology for learning.
• Collaborates with assistants to establish children’s objectives and communicates about each child’s care.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Education

CDA or related early childhood degree

Job description

Easterseals Redwood in Kentucky is seeking a Lead Teacher to oversee a childcare program area, supervise ECE Assistants, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards including NAEYC and STARs. You will mentor staff, implement age-appropriate curriculum activities, and supervise documentation such as attendance records and family reports.

The role emphasizes collaboration, child-centered learning, and strong communication with families and team members.