Lead Teacher Crayon Club Child Care

Job Title: Full-Time Lead Teacher – Preschool(Ages 3–4)

Location: Lakota Family YMCA Liberty Township Ohio 45044

Position Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate:
Negotiable based on experience

About Us:
Crayon Club is a nurturing and engaging early childhood education center dedicated to supporting the developmental needs of young children. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe,loved, and encouraged to explore and grow.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a loving and passionate Lead Teacher
for our 3–4-year-old preschool classroom. The ideal candidate is energetic,nurturing, organized, and committed to early childhood education. This is afull-time position with planning, teaching, and classroom management responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive care in a safe and supportive environment for children
• Plan and implement fun and educational age-appropriate curriculum and activities
• Create and maintain a structured daily schedule for kids
• Foster positive relationships with children,parents, and fellow staff
• Monitor and meet children’s individual’s needsand behaviors
• Assist with meat preparation, feeding, and changing when necessary
• Ensure a clean, organized and nurturing childcare space.
• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Foster a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
• Collaborate with assistant teachers and staff tosupport children's learning and development.
• Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers.
• Observe and assess children’s progress and maintain documentation.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations andschool policies.
• Take training courses to be in compliance withthe State.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/College degree
• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be reliable
• Must pass a background check
• CPR/First Aid certification, Child Abuse,Communicable Disease (or willingness to obtain).

Strong classroom management and communication skills.

Benefits and Perks:

• Make a positive impact in the community
• Be a part of a supportive team
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Schedule is Monday-Friday 8 hrs. between 7a-6p
• NO WEEKENDS
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(a) Retirement program
• Free YMCA Membership for yourself
• YMCA Membership discount and program/Childcare discounts
• Off all major Holidays