Lead Teacher - 2-3 year old Room

St. Luke's United Methodist Church; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Free/Reduced childcare for employee's children

Healthcare, Vision, Dental

Retirement/Pension plan contributions

Holiday bonus

Assistance in attaining education in Early Childhood Development

Job summary

A community-focused childcare center in Oklahoma City is looking for dedicated educators to make a lasting impact on children's lives. The role involves developing lesson plans, communicating with families, and maintaining a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates are inventive and open-hearted, with experience or education in Early Childhood Development. Benefits include healthcare, paid time off, and assistance with education. Join a supportive team devoted to children's growth and positivity.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop and implement lesson plans.
• Experience in communicating with families about child progress.
• Ability to follow licensing guidelines and best practices for child care.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily information with families regarding each child's needs.
• Create developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Comply with OK Department of Human Services Licensing, Oklahoma Health Department, and USDA-CACF guidelines and requirements.
• Plan daily programs to support children’s growth in emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning skills

Safety and health knowledge

Professional conduct

Education

Education in Early Childhood Development

Job description

Overview

If you are ready to make a difference in the life of a child and want to work in a fun environment then this job is for you. Each St. Luke's Children's Center possesses a collaborative and dynamic atmosphere with co-workers who are friendly and welcoming.

We are seeking dedicated individuals who want to make a strong, lasting, and positive impact on children. We want educators who are curious, inventive and open hearted.

St. Luke’s Children’s Centers are only as good as their teachers and our best asset is our people. We are committed to ensuring that our teachers are offered competitive compensation packages that include health and wellness benefits as well as workplace rewards and recognition. In order to create difference makers, we provide great rewards that keep our staff engaged. We do this by encouraging as well as recognizing talents and strengths to provide a place that supports growth.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Free/Reduced childcare for employee\'s children
• Healthcare, Vision, Dental
• Retirement/Pension plan contributions
• Holiday bonus
• Assistance in attaining education in Early Childhood Development

Position Responsibilities

• Communicate daily information with families regarding the needs and progress of each child.
• Use appropriate tools to develop and create lesson plans
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities and challenges as the children develop.
• Comply with OK Department of Human Services Licensing, Oklahoma Health Department, and USDA-CACF guidelines and requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Plan the daily program for children with an assigned development group which will encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Create an environment in which children can learn in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the church and center.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect.
• Participate in all staff training sessions, meetings and programs as requested by the Director and as sponsored by the center. Each teacher is responsible for completing their required training hours each year
• Maintain professional conduct in working with parents and staff, as well as visitors and the general public.
• Perform other duties of center staff as required, including but not limited to cleaning, cooking and driving, in temporary absences of the people in these positions, as requested.

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