Lead Teacher - South Learning Center

Lead Teacher

A Lead Teacher is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment, to promote the positive development of all children. Plans, directs and coordinates the academic and nonacademic activities of the children in our care. Carry out learning objectives for all ages of children in their care/classroom. Greets parents and children at drop off/pick up. Ensures that all daily tasks are completed correctly and in a timely manner, such as diapers/potty training, laundry, cleaning tables, chairs, diapering/toileting areas before and after each use, clean toys at naptime and/or end of each shift, and stocks supplies for the next day.

Knows and complies with keeping state mandated child/staff ratios at all times and all other state, federal and Accreditation regulations/standards.

Additional Information About the Position for Qualified Candidates

• Up to $900 Sign-On Bonus
• Up to 12 hours of front-loaded Paid Time Off
• Up to $3,000 Relocation bonus

Education Required:

A minimum of 9 College hours related to early childhood OR MOA Educational Wavier obtained upon hire. OR Current CDA credential (Child Development Associate Credential)

Experience Preferred: 1-2 Years Related Experience

Skills Excellent customer service skills. Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, organization, prioritizing, decision-making and planning skills. Able to perform in highly stressful situations, including high volume times such as morning drop off times and during overlap (start of 2nd shift) drop off/afternoon pickup times. Health Screening required. Successful annual clearance from Family Care Safety Registry. An annual TB test required. At least 18 years of age.

Initital T-Dap immune

Licensure/Certification /Registration

Required:

Must obtain Heartsaver Pediatric CPR/FA/AED certification within 30 days of hire