Lead Teacher, Bethesda Learning Academy

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation, sick and holidays

On-site childcare with reduced rates

Discounted on-site meals

Pension plan

On-site childcare with reduced rates

Job summary

A childcare center in Aberdeen is seeking a Lead Teacher to organize and lead activities for children aged 4 weeks to 10 years. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in childcare. Responsibilities include planning educational lessons tailored to developmental needs and assisting in supervising staff. The position requires flexibility, reliability, and effective communication skills. A full benefits package including health insurance and on-site childcare is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to obtain a Child Development Associate’s Degree (CDA).
• Flexibility in schedules and duties is essential.
• Previous experience working with children of varying ages.
• At least 2 years in a childcare setting.
• Combination of Education or Experience in childcare.
• Willingness to obtain a CDA.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and leads activities for children ages 4 weeks to 10 years.
• Plans educational lessons meeting development needs of each child.
• Supervises daily duties in assigned room.
• Assists in training and evaluating employees.
• Must be able to work with up to 10-20 children of varying personalities throughout the day.
• Assist in fundraising and program activities.
• Attend and contribute to all staff meetings.
• Report to the Operations Director and/or Program Director any complaints heard by family members and staff.
• Responsible to help with daily cleaning of toys, shelves, etc.
• Report and refer problem resolution to the Operations Director or Program Director.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with co-workers, families, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
• Follow established department and facility policies and procedures.
• Must work harmoniously with staff in all departments.
• Must be able to establish and maintain relationships of trust and cooperation with co-workers.
• Must be willing to share resources and information pertinent to childcare with co-workers.
• Must be willing to support co-workers in meeting their professional needs and in their professional development.
• Make new staff members feel welcome and included.

Skills

Positive role model

Reliability in attendance

Ability to remain calm

Flexibility with assignments

Ability to work with children

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Elementary/Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate’s Degree (CDA)

Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education

2 years in a childcare setting

Combination of Education or Experience in a Childcare Setting

Willingness to obtain a CDA

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age, pass a Central Registry Check for child abuse/neglect, speak, read, and write the English language, and meet one or more of the following education requirements.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Elementary and/or Early Childhood Education or Human Development preferred.
• A Child Development Associate’s Degree (CDA) preferred
• Associate of Arts Degree in the field of Early Childhood Education preferred
• At least 2 years in a childcare setting
• Combination of Education or Experience in a Childcare Setting
• Willingness to obtain a Child Development Associate’s Degree (CDA)

SHIFT

SHIFT: Varies (Hours of operation 6am-6pm); Lead Teacher primarily Toddlers

POSITION SUMMARY

Organizes, plans, and leads activities of children ages 4 weeks to 10 years old. Plans weekly educational lessons designed to meet the cognitive, social/emotional, language, physical and self-help development of each child. Oversees daily duties of assigned room.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Must be a positive role model and representative of Bethesda Sharing Center
• Must arrive on time and be reliable in attendance
• Must be flexible with assignments and schedules
• Must be able to remain calm in tense situations
• Must be able to work with up to 10-20 children of varying personalities throughout the day
• Assist in fundraising and program activities
• Attend and contribute to all staff meetings
• Report to the Operations Director and/or Program Director any complaints heard by family members and staff
• Responsible to help with daily cleaning of toys, shelves, etc.
• Report and refer problem resolution to the Operations Director or Program Director
• Must be able to deal tactfully with co-workers, families, visitors, government agencies and the general public
• Follow established department and facility policies and procedures
• Must work harmoniously with staff in all departments
• Must be able to establish and maintain relationships of trust and cooperation with co-workers.
• Must be willing to share resources and information pertinent to childcare with co-workers.
• Must be willing to support co-workers in meeting their professional needs and in their professional development.
• Make new staff members feel welcome and included

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists with supervising 3 to 4 employees in a designated room. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Operations Director and Program Director in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assistance in training employees, planning, assigning and directing work, evaluating performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Assumes Center responsibilities in the absence of the Operations Director and Program Director.

PAY AND BENEFITS

Wage dependent on experience

Bethesda Aberdeen offers a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, discounted on-site meals, flexible spending plans, pension plan and on-site childcare/pre-school with reduced employee rates.