Summary

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team at The Wright Daycare! In this role, you’ll lead the classroom, fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. With over 14 years of excellence in daycare services and guided by a Director with 38+ years of child care expertise, The Wright Daycare is dedicated to providing top-notch early childhood education.

If you have a love for teaching, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to shaping young minds, we’d love to have you on board. Help us make a positive impact on the next generation!

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

Ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing protocol and procedures are followed daily. Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching. Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth. Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences. Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met. Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards. Maintain accurate records, forms and files. Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Minimum of 6 months of professional child care experience preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. A strong understanding of child development. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification will be required. Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. High School Diploma, GED, ora high school equivalency credential recognized by the State Board of Education, Certificate of Completion, or a South Carolina High School Employability Credential. Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl. A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Be apart of a family oriented, dynamic team. Full Time Hours, Monday-Friday only Schedule Monday-Friday; Will not work main federal holidays, no weekends Weekly Direct Deposit Pay Vacation/Sick Pay Salaried positions available Free Annual Trainings Free Pediatric First Aid/CRP certification