Toddler Lead Teacher

Celebree School of Fishtown; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A childcare organization is seeking a Lead Teacher to manage a classroom ensuring compliance with regulations and to provide a nurturing learning environment. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, communicating with families, and guiding aides. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of childcare experience and an educational background in human services or early childhood education. Opportunity for growth within the organization is offered.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in childcare is required.
• Certification in CPR & First Aid is necessary.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned classroom to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Develop and deliver age-appropriate lesson plans.
• Create a welcoming classroom environment for children and families.
• Communicate clearly with caregivers about their child's development.

Skills

Childcare

Behavior management techniques

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in human services field or 30 CEUs in early childhood development

Bachelor’s degree in human services field or early childhood education

Tools

Educational software

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Job Summary

As a Lead Teacher, you will be given the tools, resources, and training to plan and direct operations of an assigned classroom to ensure Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld, and children are provided with a developmentally age-appropriate learning environment. Provide support and direction to the classroom assistant and aide.

Company Overview

At every Celebree School, our mission is to protect, educate and nurture the children in our care. Childcare jobs with our school family are life-changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people BIG and small; investing in teachers and learners to help them achieve their goals. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering multiple opportunities and a chance to grow within the Celebree Organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage your assigned classroom to ensure compliance with all PA state regulations, company brand standards, policies and procedures
• Develop and deliver age-appropriate lesson plans in a safe, nurturing environment following the Celebree School curriculum; clearly delegate lesson activities to staff and maintain open, effective communication with the teaching team
• Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment for children, families, and visitors; keep engaging classroom and hallway displays, along with an educational parent board
• Communicates clearly with caregivers by greeting them personally, addressing concerns promptly, offering positive feedback, providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom activities, and maintaining daily reports on each child’s day
• Counsels children as needed using the Conscious Discipline framework and utilize appropriate behavior management techniques
• Provide support and direction to Aides/Floaters to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner

Qualifications

• Childcare: 2-3 years (Required)
• Child Development Associate (Preferred)
• Associate's degree in human services field or 30 CEUs in early childhood development, special education, elementary education or human services (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or early childhood education (Preferred)

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds.

Specific Skills

Certification in CPR & First Aid. Computer skills, familiar with educational software and curriculum.