Toddler Lead Teacher

Weecare Daycare; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wee Care Day Care in Washington, DC is seeking a passionate and experienced Child Care Center Lead Teacher to inspire and nurture children in our early learning program. You will lead a team, plan lessons and ensure a safe, engaging classroom environment.

The role requires maintaining daily schedules, upholding ratios, and documenting activities, while providing individualized interactions and supporting children with diverse needs.

Qualifications

• TB test required
• Early Childhood Education or experience
• Child Care Basic STARS
• 1st Aid/CPR

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain daily schedule
• Maintain ratio within the classrooms
• Follow chain of command
• Lead assistant staff with team work, guidance and respect
• Complete weekly lesson plans and implementation
• Individualize lessons and interactions based on the age and developmental level of all children
• Make necessary accommodations for children with disabilities
• Make sure all classroom supplies are in rooms for the day
• Maintain safety and well being of all children in care
• Document and administer medications and sunscreen, when approved by the child’s parent and Director
• Document and change diapers every other hour, unless needed. Assist pottying/accidents when needed.
• Always take attendance and know how many children are within class. Document on attendance sheet.
• Maintain clean and organized classroom, bathroom, kitchen area, including at nap and at the end of day
• Greet parents and children upon arrival and departure
• Create a warm, inviting, organized, and stimulating learning environment
• Always label and date food in refrigerator and throw out food that is not labeled or dated
• Maintain organized and defined centers (sensory, housekeeping etc)
• Routinely check for safety concerns within the classroom, outside the classroom and the playground
• Decorate room with children’s art work
• Responsible for serving meals, making accommodations for food allergies and intolerances and documenting of meal counts for each meal
• Attend relevant trainings approved by Director
• Implement effective guidance and discipline techniques
• Maintain current Background Clearance, CPR, First Aid, annual STARS, BBP and Food Handlers card
• Assist and supervise field trips when needed
• Maintain confidentiality of children, staff and families
• Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance
• Follow Wee Care Day Care Employee Handbook, Health Policy, and Disaster Policy, the WACS, Foundational Skills and Competencies, and Early Achievers standards including ERS and CLASS

Skills

Child care experience

Team leadership

Program implementation

Policy compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

WA ECE Initial Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Child Care Center Lead Teacher to inspire and nurture children in our early learning program. .

Duties

• Establish and maintain daily schedule
• Maintain ratio within the classrooms
• Follow chain of command
• Lead assistant staff with team work, guidance and respect
• Complete weekly lesson plans and implementation
• Individualize lessons and interactions based on the age and developmental level of all children
• Make necessary accommodations for children with disabilities
• Make sure all classroom supplies are in rooms for the day
• Maintain safety and well being of all children in care
• Document and administer medications and sunscreen, when approved by the child’s parent and Director
• Document and change diapers every other hour, unless needed. Assist pottying/accidents when needed.
• Always take attendance and know how many children are within class. Document on attendance sheet.
• Maintain clean and organized classroom, bathroom, kitchen area, including at nap and at the end of day
• Greet parents and children upon arrival and departure
• Create a warm, inviting, organized, and stimulating learning environment
• Always label and date food in refrigerator and throw out food that is not labeled or dated
• Maintain organized and defined centers (sensory, housekeeping etc)
• Routinely check for safety concerns within the classroom, outside the classroom and the playground
• Decorate room with children’s art work
• Responsible for serving meals, making accommodations for food allergies and intolerances and documenting of meal counts for each meal
• Attend relevant trainings approved by Director
• Implement effective guidance and discipline techniques
• Maintain current Background Clearance, CPR, First Aid, annual STARS, BBP and Food Handlers card
• Assist and supervise field trips when needed
• Maintain confidentiality of children, staff and families
• Maintain professionalism in conduct and appearance
• Follow Wee Care Day Care Employee Handbook, Health Policy, and Disaster Policy, the WACS, Foundational Skills and Competencies, and Early Achievers standards including ERS and CLASS

Pre-Employment qualifications include:

• TB test
• Early Childhood Education or experience
• Child Care Basic STARS
• 1st Aid/CPR

Wage is based on experience and level of education. The hourly rate range is from $20.75 to $25.00. The typical schedule will be 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday

Job Type

Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Experience

• Child Care or Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• WA ECE Initial Certificate or equivalent preferred