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 physician’s 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