Energetic & Loving Childcare Lead Teacher

Job Summary

Precious Gems Academy is hiring a caring, energetic Lead Teacher to help create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom for children from 1-2 years old. You will support daily routines, learning activities, classroom organization, and family communication while making sure every child feels seen, protected, and encouraged.

Duties

• Actively supervise children at all times and follow classroom ratios, safety procedures, and center policies.
• Follow the assigned daily schedule and teach age-appropriate curriculum, play, music, movement, and creative activities.
• Assist with feeding, toileting, diapering, rest time, transitions, and other daily care routines with patience and respect.
• Count children at least every 10 minutes and before, during, and after every classroom or playground transition.
• Observe children’s health and behavior and immediately report fever, vomiting, diarrhea, injury, or unusual changes to center leadership.
• Complete parent communication logs and accurate incident reports within required timelines.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, welcoming, and free of hazards.
• Keep personal items, hot drinks, glass, cleaning products, and unsafe materials out of children’s reach.
• Support meals, classroom coverage, enrollment changes, and other center needs with flexibility.
• Use Procare and other assigned tools consistently.
• Participate in required meetings, orientation, and professional development.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience working with children in daycare centers and specifically toddlers/infants; classroom management skills are essential.
• CDA, required pre-service coursework, or an approved equivalent for the assigned position.
• Ability to complete the required background check, fingerprinting, orientation, and training.
• Current First Aid and CPR credentials, or ability to obtain them before independent classroom assignment.
• Ability to complete at least 18 hours of annual child-development training and all required new-hire training.
• Positive, respectful communication with children, families, coworkers, and leaders.
• Ability to handle child supervision responsibly while demonstrating patience, enthusiasm, and energy throughout the day.
• Familiarity with mandated reporting laws related to child welfare is necessary.
• This position regularly involves standing, walking, sitting on the floor, bending, reaching, assisting children, and lifting items or children as permitted by center policy. Add any location-specific lifting requirement before posting.

Join us as a Lead Teacher where your passion for nurturing young learners will make a lasting impact! We value energetic individuals committed to creating joyful learning environments that support every child's growth journey. All positions are paid roles dedicated to fostering safe, engaging spaces for children to thrive!

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person