Lead Teacher

Once Upon a Childcare; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Once Upon a Childcare is seeking an experienced Infant Teacher to create engaging lesson plans and facilitate child development for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months. The role includes regular parent communication and maintaining safety standards. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development are offered, fostering a supportive teaching environment.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Birthday off with pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility is necessary.
• Ability to obtain child CPR certification or related qualifications.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop lesson plans for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months.
• Employ various educational techniques to teach children.
• Communicate regularly with parents about their child's progress.

Skills

Child development principles

Communication skills

Instructional skills

Mediation abilities

Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Child development courses

Job description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Once Upon a Childcare is looking for an experienced Infant Teacher to join our team!

Pay starts between $16.00 - $18.00 based on education and experience. On-going pay raises for all employees are awarded based on meeting program standards and expectations. If you are a good fit for our program, we love to promote and help all our teaching staff grow! Career advancement is always available, and we are willing to assist.

Benefits:

All Employees will accrue Personal Time and PTO hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year.

Sick Pay will be accrued for a maximum of 48 hours, applied to each employee's policy, and paid out for absences due to illness each calendar year. Sick pay hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year.

Holiday pay will be paid based on your individual average hours worked and will be paid to each employee after their 60-day probationary period.

Birthday off with pay

We will help you obtain your CDA (Child Development Associate)

Responsibilities:

Develop a fun and creative lesson plan suitable for Infants 6 weeks to 18 months of age

Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach children

Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem

Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments

Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc...).

Track children's progress and report to parents

Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche.

Collaborate with other educators.

Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Experience working in a licensed childcare facility

Child development courses through an accredited college and/or EQIT/Pyramid Plus courses and/or a Level 2 or higher in the PDIS credential system

Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods

Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms

Excellent communication and instructional skills

Ability to act as a mediator between children

Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable

Certification in child CPR or willingness to obtain