Lead Teacher

Your Role

Inspire Learning: Plan and implement engaging, hands-on activities in art, music, literature, science, and more, fostering cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

Create a Safe Space: Supervise all activities, maintain clean and organized classrooms, and ensure safety protocols are always followed.

Connect with Families: Share updates, observations, and evidence of learning using tools like our Kindertales app. Conduct bi-annual parent conferences and address family concerns positively.

Promote Growth: Observe, document, and celebrate each child’s development while tailoring lessons to individual needs, interests, and learning styles.

Uphold Compliance: Follow state licensing standards, conduct emergency drills, and complete necessary paperwork, including incident reports and daily logs.

Lead the Team: Mentor classroom assistants, maintain classroom procedures, and collaborate with the leadership team on continuous improvements.

Foster Community: Create positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and children to support a warm, inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED +; CDA or higher preferred; Refer to state requirements for lead or assistant teacher qualifications
• Certifications: CPR, First Aid (or willingness to obtain). A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is a plus.

Skills

• Strong understanding of child development and classroom management.
• Creativity and flexibility to adapt lessons for diverse learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage families and team members.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Opportunities for professional growth, including training and certification support.
• A supportive leadership team that prioritizes your success.
• A collaborative, fun work culture with a focus on teamwork.
• Paid time off, paid training sessions, and a positive work-life balance.
• Full Time employees qualify for health, vision and dental, as well as 10 paid Holidays.

Physical and Cognitive Expectations

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, kneel, crawl, and respond quickly to children’s needs.
• Maintain focus, learn new tasks independently, and problem-solve effectively.
• Participate actively in all classroom and outdoor activities.