Lead Preschool Teacher

Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established early learning center in Maumee, Ohio is seeking full-time Lead Teachers for preschool. The role involves planning and implementing child care programs while building strong relationships with children and their families. Ideal candidates are creative and dependable with relevant experience and qualifications, ready to contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

Benefits

Paid Time off

Paid Holidays

401K

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age with necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, AED).
• Previous experience in developmental settings and working with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and implement program activities and lesson plans.
• Prepare and assess daily routines and curricula for children.
• Maintain records including attendance and meal plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Associates in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Imaginative Beginnings Early Learning Center is looking to hire full-time, morning and afternoon, Lead teachers for preschool. The Child Care Teachers are responsible for the development, coordination, planning, administration, supervision, and delivery of all child care curriculums.


*IMPORTANT* - When applying please include a brief cover letter with Compensation and Work Hours expectations/desires.

Responsibilities and Duties

The duties include but are not limited to preparing, assessing, facilitating all aspects of the daily routine and academics for the children we serve.

1. Plan, develop, supervise, and implement program activities

2. Creating & developing lesson plans with Lead Teachers

3. Carry out lesson plans

4. Develop & distribute parent communications

5. Develop & maintain relationships with parents

6. Make ongoing systematic observations and evaluations of children

7. Execute sound administration & management of the preschool program in order to increase program quality & sustainability.

8. Maintain required program records such as attendance, daily schedules, meal plans, lessons plans, and rosters

9. Assist in measuring Pre-K standards with Preschool children entering Kindergarten.

10. Enhance Early Literacy Program

11. Monitor & maintain the 'Step Up To Quality' requirements & ratings

12. Coordinator for field trips and/or special events

Qualifications and Skills

1. At least 18 years of age

2. CPR, FIRST AID, AED certifications, and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date

3. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting.

4. Experience in the planning, organization, and implementation of age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.

5. Previous experience working with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

6. Exceptional organizational & computer skills

Physical Demands:

Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of the position and to safely supervise children's activities. Such activities could include sitting for extended periods of time, standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, lifting up to 20+#, stretching. Reasonable accommodations may be met.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an Associates in E.C.E. and two years of classroom experience.

We are looking for passionate, creative, and dependable team members, who enjoy preparing children for the future. The candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Potential Benefits:

-Paid Time off

-Paid Holidays

-401K

-tuition assistance