CB EHS Lead Teacher

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• Location 1617 E 10th Street,Carroll, IA, 51401,United States
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school

We are seeking a caring, energetic, and dedicated individuals to join our early childhood team immediately. This role plays a key part in creating a positive, nurturing, and safe environment for children from birth to three years old. The ideal candidate is passionate about early childhood development and committed to maintaining a clean, organized, and engaging learning space.

This is a full-time, year-round position in astate-of-the-art facility.

We offer a superior benefits package, including:

Ample paid leave time

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid life insurance

And more!

Come be part of an exciting center and make a meaningful impact in the lives of young children.

• Provide routine care of children birth to 3 years old including assistance with personal care, hygiene and hand washing, serving meals and snacks.
• Maintain children's safety by providing constant supervision in compliance with staff/child ratio requirements.
• Consistently assess and monitor children's general health and report concerns to supervisor and family as appropriate.
• Complete tasks to maintain a clean, organized and safe environment indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain and support a structured environment and routine according to Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports strategies.
• Provide support in all areas of the classroom, maintaining clean, safe, positive environments for learning. Assist as needed in conducting developmental screenings, taking child observations, and preparing/serving food, all under guidance of the site supervisor, teacher and teacher associates.
• Develop and maintain good communication while respecting confidentiality. Establish rapport and trust with parents, staff, volunteers, and visitors in order to respond to children’s environmental needs.
• Daily kitchen duties including but not limited to washing dishes, checking temps of delivered food, portion food for family style dining, setting tables, cleaning and sanitizing tables.
• Arrive on time and attend assigned training sessions, staff meetings and annual staff development training.
• Perform other duties or complete other projects as assigned.

• Ability to pass aphysical examination and TB Screening prior to employment and thereafter as regulations require.
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs, be mobile within the classroom and playground areas, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to become certified in First Aide, CPR, Mandatory Reporter, Universal Precautions and DHS Pre-Service Essential training within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.
• High School diploma or GED is required.
• College education in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Child Development Associate (CDA) is preferred.
• Experience providing care and supervision for children preferred.

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Supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values by exhibiting the following behaviors: excellence and competence, collaboration, innovation, respect, personalization, commitment to our community, and accountability and ownership

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