Lead Teacher

Otter Learning; Windsor (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Otter Learning in Windsor, CA is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher to own the classroom, design and direct developmentally appropriate activities, and implement the provided curriculum from infancy to kindergarten.

You will mentor junior staff, supervise daily routines, and collaborate with families to share progress and milestones, ensuring a nurturing, high-standard learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CDA credential preferred or required as specified.
• Associates in Education or equivalent required.
• DCF 90 hours completed or in process.

Responsibilities

• Design and direct age-appropriate activities to support holistic child development.
• Lead curriculum implementation ensuring readiness from infancy to school age.
• Oversee daily care routines such as feeding, hygiene, and nap time.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum planning

Family communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA

Associate degree in Education

Job description

LOOKING FOR PASSIONAL INDIVELS TO JINT OUR TEAM!
FULL TIME

WORK MONDAY-FRIDAY ONLY

We are LOOKIN FOR EXPERIENCED TEACHERS TO JOIN OUR TALENTED TEAM WHERE WE INSPIRE CHILDREN TO BE LIFELONG LEARNERS THROUGH OUR PLAY-BASED CURRICULUM. OUR AFFECTIONATE AND NURTURING STAFF ENSURE THAT OUR CHILDREN ARE INSTILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE TO SUCCEED. WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES THAT ARE AS PASSIONATE ABOUT THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AS WE ARE.

POSITIONS: LEAD TEACHER

WHAT YOU BRING AS A TEAM MEMBER:

AS A LEAD TEACHER, YOU WILL TAKE FULL OWNERSHIP OF THE CLASSROOM, MOVING BEYOND PARTICIPATION TO ACTIVELY DESIGNING AND DIRECTING AGE-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES THAT CULTIVATE THE INTELLLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF EACH CHILD. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROVIDED CURRICULUM, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN FROM INFANCY TO SCHOOL AGE ARE ACADEMICALLY AND SOCIALLY PREPARED FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION INTO KINDERGARTEN. IN ADDITION TO OVERSEEING DAILY CARE ROUTINES—SUCH AS FEEDING, HYGINE, AND NAP TIME—you WILL MENTOR JUNIOR TEAM MEMBERS AND SUBSTITUTES TO MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS OF CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT. AS A PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT, YOU WILL ALSO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT UPDATES ON THEIR CHILD’S PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES.

REQUIREMENTS:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED;CDA;ASSOCIATES IN EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT
• DCF 90 HOURS
• 2-3 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A CHILDCARE FACILITY

PAY: $21.00 HOUR BASED ON REGION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE