Lead Teacher

Pay or shift range: $21.79 to $30.28 per hour. At Credit Union 1, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and transparent workplace. The salary range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons. In line with our salary administration policy, starting base salaries for new hires typically fall in-between the minimum and midpoint of the designated pay range.

We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our team! In this role, you'll lead a classroom environment where children feel safe, supported and inspired to learn. You'll plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum that meets NAYC accreditation and licensing standards, while fostering a space that celebrates diversity and developmental need. As a Lead Teacher, you'll build meaningful connections with children, families, and teammates, ensuring clear communication and a strong sense of community.

This position is located at our Abbott Headquarters (1941 Abbott Rd.)

Pay Range: $21.79/hr.

- $30.28/hr.

• CURRICULUM PLANNING: Designs and implements an emergent curriculum founded on Developmentally Appropriate Practice and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
• COMMUNICATION: Communicates appropriately (verbal and written) with children, parents/families, teaching and management teams.
• DAILY
  
  ACTIVITIES:
  
  Plans and Facilitates developmentally appropriate learning experiences, activities and interactions that recognize age/diversity specific need/issues of customers served.
• DOCUMENTATION: Completes forms and records related to children’s development and learning experiences. Documentation includes children’s original work, photographs, anecdotal records and other appropriate recording and assessment tools.
• CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT: Creates and maintains a safe, organized, well supplied and varied learning environment.
• HEALTH & SAFETY: Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy environment through adequate supervision of children and implementation of infection control procedures. Helps to ensure the safety of equipment and materials. Maintains a first aid kit.
• TRAINING &
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  Current infant/child CPR/first aid certification. Meets licensing requirements and NAEYC Accreditation standards for continuing education.
• CLASSROOM OPERATIONS: Complies with licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards while implementing Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Evaluates program effectiveness and makes adjustments and accommodations when appropriate.

• Meets the current standards as established for the department in the completion of all assigned duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Completes initial and annual Competency Plan for assigned job and department.

• Demonstrates personal and interpersonal qualities that support the mission of Credit Union 1.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. CDA in age specific area ex:
  Toddlers or Preschool, and/or additional training and course work in early childhood education.
• Experience: At least two years experience teaching in an early childhood program and a working knowledge of licensing and NAEYC Accreditation standards.
• Licensure/Certification: Adult, Infant and Child CPR / First Aid required.
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  N/A
• Attendance: Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.
• English Language: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• NAEYC: Basic membership will be purchased for employee following 6 months of employment if they don't already have a membership. If they already have a membership, the renewal will be paid by the credit union if they are still employed here.
• Responsible for abiding and complying with the policy for compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws and regulations (BSA/AML) and the policy for compliance with office of foreign assets control laws and regulations (OFAC).

Health & Wellness

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