Lead Sr Infant Teacher

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Sr Infant Teacher to add to our growing team at our Gold (SUTQ), NAC-accredited childcare and preschool center located in Cleveland, Ohio. As a Lead Infant Teacher, you will be charged with creating a caring and educational atmosphere for children 6 weeks - 12 months of age. Your responsibilities will include fostering strong relationships with families and working collaboratively with a team of committed professionals to facilitate the growth and development of our young learners.

All Around Children is a family-owned and operated childcare business, deeply passionate about nurturing young minds. Since 2008, we have been committed to delivering high-quality care and education to children. Our network includes 8 state-of-the-art learning centers located across NE Ohio. We pride ourselves on creating a creative and caring work environment for our staff. This position not only offers generous benefits but also presents extensive opportunities for professional development and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development for infants
• Observe and assess infants development and progress, and provide guidance and support to families
• Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment, adhering to all licensing and accreditation standards
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to design and execute daily activities and routines catering to the unique needs of each child
• Engage in regular and effective communication with families, providing updates on their child's progress and developmental milestones
• Maintain accurate and timely records of children's progress, attendance, and developmental milestones
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities and staff meetings to remain abreast of the latest best practices in early childhood education
• Training, supervising, and mentoring teachers to ensure that they perform well
• Lead parent conferences

Requirements

• Must hold a CDA (minimum), AA, or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
• Career Pathways Level 3 certification (preferred for Lead Teacher)
• At least one year of child care experience working in a licensed ODJFS child care program
• Current physical and ability to pass BCI/FBI background check
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and young children
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and support staff
• Reliable, compassionate, and able to create a warm, nurturing and responsive environment for children and families
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance
• Must be dependable and maintain a good work record as to punctuality and daily attendance
• Applicants must possess current legal authorization to work in the United States
• Tdap and MMR Vaccination
• TB Screening

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stand, and sit on child-sized furniture or on the floor for extended periods
• Ability to repetitively lift and move children, with a weight capacity of up to 50lbs
• Comfort working in a moderate to noisy environment
• Preparedness to assist children in emergency situations
• Physical ability to stay within arm's reach of children, ensuring proximity and safety