Lead Teacher Childcare

White Pine Childcare Center; Ham Lake (MN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Professional development financial assistance

Job summary

A local childcare center in Ham Lake is searching for an experienced Lead Teacher to provide loving care to infants and toddlers. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree or CDA certification, with responsibilities including supervising assistants, maintaining classrooms, and planning curricula. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $16.00 - $18.00 per hour and benefits such as paid time off and professional development financial assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a licensed childcare setting.
• Ability to maintain pre-kindergarten licensure.
• Must pass Background Study and Fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the toddler program.
• Plan and implement curriculum along with the teaching team.
• Communicate with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Experience with infants and toddlers

Passion for childcare

CPR and First Aid Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or CDA certificate

Job description

White Pine Childcare is a locally-owned licensed childcare center that provides loving care to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. As we continue to expand enrollment at center, we are searching for amazing teachers to join our cohesive family of teachers and aides! Currently we are interviewing qualified LEAD TEACHER candidates that have experience working with infants, toddlers or preschoolers in a licensed setting and have a PASSION for providing care for our littlest friends. We offer a competitive salary and a fun place work!

RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to: Owner and Director of Childcare Supervises: Assistant Teachers, Student Workers, Student Teachers, Teacher Aides, Volunteers

INTERFACES WITH: Staff, Enrolled Children, Families, Community-at-Large

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree, Pre-kindergarten Teaching License or CDA certificate preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES (includes but are not limited to): 40 hours weekly Passes Background Study and Fingerprinting Maintains pre-kindergarten licensure or other credential requirements Follows child care regulations as presented in Department of Human Services, Statute 9503 (Rule 3) Documents and reports suspected cases of child abuse to Child Protection Completes required in-service training each year Completes first-aid/CPR training every two (2) years Directly supervises the toddler program Supervises Assistant Teacher, Aides, and Volunteers in the toddler room Supervises practicum/student teachers as assigned Coordinates the schedules with staff in the room when a substitute is used Sees that the daily needs of the child are met Completes the Daily Report for each child (Toddler and Infants) Supervises the food records (Toddlers and Infants) Meets weekly with teaching team to discuss management of classroom Plans and implements curriculum along with teaching team Maintains learning areas as specified in DHS Rule 3: Large muscle, Art and music, Dramatic play, Reading area, Science, Manipulatives, Block area, Water and/or sand area Plans and posts weekly lesson plans Maintains bulletin boards in the toddler classroom Works with consultants for the development or improvement of the center Maintains daily attendance records Communicates with parents informally through verbal communication, telephone, and /or email Informs parents when children are ill or injured Completes accident reports when necessary Maintains individual child’s assessment and portfolio documentation Participates in two (2) parent conferences annually Works in collaboration with other center staff Maintains general cleaning of their classroom, equipment and materials and shares overall center cleaning responsibilities with all center staff Participates in staff curriculum planning when appropriate Participates in staff meetings Conducts daily safety check of their room and playground Any other duties as assigned by Director Informs Director of any safety concerns or supply needs

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds with or without help Must be able to stand for long periods of time Must be able to bend, squat Must be able to sit on the floor comfortably

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits: Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development financial assistance

Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday

Education/Certification: High school or equivalent Qualified as Lead Teacher per MN DHS Rule 3 CPR and First Aid Certification