Lead Childcare Teacher

Description

Kids First - Olmsted is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support the following age groups:

• Infants
• Preschool

Qualifications

Required qualifications include being 18+ years old, having a high school diploma or GED, at least 1 year of experience, and passing all background checks.

Compensation

$14-18/hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits

We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag

Our Hiring Process

Resume screen
Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes)
Q&A
Classroom observation
Offer

Main Job Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine.
Use our parent communication app efficiently.
Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs;
and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.

About the Role

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag

Schedule

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm OR 8:00am - 5:00pm

Skills

A positive attitude, love working with children, and desire to work in a fun and professional environment.

Benefits

We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.