School Age Lead Teacher

Base pay range $16.35/hr - $18.35/hr

Whiz Kids Child Development Center is a center‑based facility that is family‑oriented. We are looking for a School Age Lead Teacher to join our team of caring and creative caregivers. Qualified candidates will possess a passion and joy for early childhood education. A successful preschool teacher will be energetic and enthusiastic. They won't be afraid to get wild and crazy with their kids.

Schedule: Monday‑Friday:
Split shift: 6:30‑9:00 A.M. and 2:00‑5:00 P.M.

• Design lesson plans that facilitate the children's social‑emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Implement age‑appropriate activities and work as a team player with peers and associates
• Tend to children's basic needs
• Mediate conflict between children
• Model appropriate behaviors
• Encourage staff/parent communication
• Ensure the center's philosophies and policies are implemented
• Attend all staff meetings, continuing education, and center events
• Maintain state‑mandated staff/student ratio at all times

• Clear criminal record
• Prior experience working with young children, preferably within a similar setting
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Warm, approachable disposition
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Passion for early childhood development

• An associate’s degree in ECE or a related field
• First aid certified per CT requirements
• CPR certified per CT requirements
• Medication certified per CT requirements

Whiz Kids provides an environment where professional growth is encouraged and parents, staff, and children support each other to fulfill their potential. We offer:

• Employee discounts
• Bonus pay
• Salary negotiable, based upon education level and experience

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Education and Training

• IT Services and IT Consulting