Lead and Assistant Daycare Teachers

Learning As We Grow Child Care and Preschool is a family-oriented center committed to offering a rich academic environment where children learn through play. We focus on building a strong foundation for every child to thrive—taking them from small steps to giant leaps in a safe, nurturing space. We welcome you and your family to join us!

We are currently seeking Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers to join our team. Both roles are essential to creating a positive, developmentally appropriate learning environment for our students.

• Curriculum & Planning: Develop and implement an effective child development program that meets the needs of children in your classroom, ensuring activities are engaging, age-appropriate, and aligned with developmental milestones.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, organized, and inviting classroom, complying with all state licensing regulations and school policies.
• Child Guidance: Provide nurturing and positive guidance to help children build self-help and social-emotional skills.
• Parent Communication: Establish regular, professional communication with parents, keeping them informed of their child’s progress and classroom activities.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and guide assistant teachers, ensuring they understand daily schedules, lesson plans, and the overall classroom approach.
• Safety & Well-being: Proactively ensure the safety and physical well-being of all children in your care.
• Professional Development: Attend staff meetings and ongoing training to stay current with best practices in child development and early childhood education.
• Reporting: Collaborate with the Center Director on classroom needs, student progress, and any concerns.
• Reliability: Arrive on time and prepared for each scheduled shift.

• Classroom Support: Assist the Lead Teacher with daily activities, lessons, and routines, ensuring they are carried out promptly, hygienically, and consistently.
• Student Supervision: Supervise children to maintain safety and support their physical well-being, both in the classroom and on the playground.
• Positive Environment: Help create a pleasant, engaging, and inclusive learning environment; encourage children to explore and learn through play.
• Parent Interaction: Communicate with parents in a warm, professional manner, under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and Director.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with the Lead Teacher and other staff to foster a cooperative team environment.
• Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality of all student information, uphold a professional appearance, and arrive consistently and promptly.
• Flexibility: Cover the classroom during the Lead Teacher’s break and perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher or Director.
• Compliance: Adhere to state licensing regulations and center policies.

• Age: Minimum 18 years of age.
• Education: High school diploma preferred (required for Lead Teacher), or equivalent.
• Experience:
• Lead Teacher:
  Prior experience in an early childhood or preschool setting preferred.
• Assistant Teacher:
  Minimal to no experience required; willingness to learn.
• Skills:
• Strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Understanding of child development principles.
• Ability to work well with colleagues, children, and parents.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development.
• Certifications: Infant/Child CPR and First Aid (or willingness to obtain).
• Background Check: Must clear a full background check.

• A supportive, family-oriented environment where teamwork is valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
  , including staff training and ongoing education.
• A chance to make a real impact by fostering a positive, nurturing learning environment for children.