Lead Childcare Teacher

The-Growing-Years; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Career Development

Benefits Package

401k with Match

Childcare Discounts

Positive Workplace

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

The Growing Years in Cary, NC is seeking a Lead Teacher to support Preschool and Two's classrooms. The role requires a high school diploma and the ability to pass background checks, plus an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or equivalent credits.

Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. We offer competitive pay, paid trainings, a generous benefits package, 401k with match, childcare discounts, and a positive, open-door culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and ability to pass all background checks.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, or an associate's/bachelor's degree with at least 12 credits of early childhood education or their equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare developmentally appropriate weekly lesson plans using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans weekly across all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine.
• Establish a professional rapport with families to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, and conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

12 credits in Early Childhood Education or equivalent

Job description

The Growing Years of Cary is a licensed childcare center seeking LeadTeachersto support the following age groups:

• Preschool
• Two's

To beQUALIFIED for the Lead Teacher opportunity, we require a high school diploma and the ability to pass all background checks. We also require an associate's or a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a a completed associate's or bachelor's degree with at least 12 credits of early childhood education or their equivalent.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Compensation: $17-$19 per hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, includingEnhanced CareerandProfessionalDevelopment
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for ourteachers!

Our Hiring Process for Lead Teachers:

1. Resumescreen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
   1. Q&A
   2. Classroom observation
4. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities for Lead Teachers:

• Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carryout lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Useour parent communication appefficiently.
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; andmaintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintaina child assessment and portfoliofor each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing,walking,running,and climbing stairs.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

The Growing Years is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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