Benefits:

• Retirement Plan Match
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources

A Child Care Center Preschool Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of children in their care. The primary function of lead teachers is to work with parents, administrators and other teachers to improve students experience and meet teaching objectives. Additionally, the lead teacher will plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment of the classroom to create opportunities that meet the changing needs of the developing children.

A Lead Teacher Must:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent education
• Have at least 1 year of experience working with children and/or a certificate/degree in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one (CDA)
• Submit to background check
• Be CPR, First Aid certified or obtain certification upon hire
• Complete orientation and applicable trainings upon hire
• Complete a physical and provide a physicians documentation of immunizations
• Meet all applicable DCY licensing regulations
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and play with preschool children
• Be available for full and/or part time employment
• Have dependable transportation

Required Expectations:

• Have an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or CDA and/or be near finishing a degree in Early Childhood Education
• Be warm and nurturing with children
• Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children
• Be customer service oriented and professional