Lead Early Childhood Educator: Curriculum & Growth

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center; Norwalk (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Employee childcare discount

Ongoing professional development &增长

Job summary

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center in Iowa is seeking a full-time educator to design weekly play‑based lessons, foster a nurturing classroom, and partner with families on each child’s learning journey.

You’ll observe development, tailor instruction, and participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood education. A teamwork ​oriented role with strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with young children in a licensed early childhood education setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement weekly play-based, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with standards.
• Observe and assess child development and tailor instruction to needs.
• Establish a positive classroom culture and manage behavior constructively.
• Provide daily parent communication and collaborate with families.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to improve teaching practices.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online lesson planning

Daily reporting

Job description

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center in Iowa is seeking a full-time educator to design weekly play‑based lessons, foster a nurturing classroom, and partner with families on each child’s learning journey.

You’ll observe development, tailor instruction, and participate in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in early childhood education. A teamwork ​oriented role with strong communication is essential.