Lead Early Childhood Teacher - Play-Based Learning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Childcare Discount and Tuition Support

401(k)

Professional Development and growth

Job summary

Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center is seeking a full-time Lead Childcare Teacher to join our team. You will lead a classroom and create engaging learning experiences across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K groups.

As a Lead Teacher, you will plan activities, document development, and communicate with families while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. A strong commitment to early childhood education and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

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

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

Strong organizational and

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

CDA (Child Development Associate) or other credential

Job description

Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center is seeking a full-time Lead Childcare Teacher to join our team. You will lead a classroom and create engaging learning experiences across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and Pre-K groups.

As a Lead Teacher, you will plan activities, document development, and communicate with families while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. A strong commitment to early childhood education and teamwork is essential.