Lead Infant Teacher - Drive Early Learning Excellence

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,392,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a full-time Early Education and Care professional to oversee developmentally appropriate programming, maintain documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires collaboration with teachers, staff, and families to foster a safe, engaging learning environment.

You will lead classroom care, monitor child development, and contribute to organizational performance through evidence-based practices and clear reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate’s degree in early childhood.
• 3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred: CDA.

Responsibilities

• Compliance - Maintain compliance with NAEYC code of ethics, city and state regulations and accreditation requirements governing early education and care programs. Continually update evidence binders and training as required. Accurately completes required CACFP documentation, follows rules for food service, and attends CACFP training as necessary.
• Oversight - Oversee the planning, implementation and communication of high quality, age-appropriate programming which addresses individual, small and large group needs. Maintain and demonstrate a high level of evidence based practice through program design, communication and work products.
• Documentation - Complete clear documentation and written reports that facilitate communication with parents, co-workers and regulatory agents including daily reports, lesson plans, newsletters, training evidence and professional development plans. Review and provide feedback to Teachers on all written communications and prepared materials.
• Organizational Performance - Participate in improving organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, use of technology, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions.
• Assessment - Assess each child's development using progress reports, screening instruments, direct observation, information from families and other stake holders.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree in early childhood

3+ years of work experience in a related job discipline

CDA

Job description

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a full-time Early Education and Care professional to oversee developmentally appropriate programming, maintain documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires collaboration with teachers, staff, and families to foster a safe, engaging learning environment.

You will lead classroom care, monitor child development, and contribute to organizational performance through evidence-based practices and clear reporting.