Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job Summary: The Lead Teacher is responsible for the overall care, supervision, and instruction of a specific age group. This role designs and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum, assesses children’s progress, and partners with families to support each child's growth.

Key Responsibilities: ● Curriculum & Instruction: Plan, prepare, and implement the daily curriculum in alignment with center philosophy and state standards. ● Classroom Management: Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment that adheres to licensing regulations and ratio requirements. ● Assessment: Conduct ongoing observation and documentation (ex., portfolios, learning assessments) to track children's development and inform lesson planning. ● Communication: Conduct parent-teacher conferences and provide daily written and verbal communication regarding the child's activities, development, and needs. ● Team Leadership: Direct and mentor the Assistant Teacher and Floaters in the classroom, delegating tasks and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications: ● CDA, Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field. ● Minimum 1 year of documented experience working with children in a licensed childcare facility. ● Current CPR/First Aid certification preferred, but can be acquired