Toddler Lead Teacher

The Barrington School of Jerome is a new, premium early childhood center in Jerome Village (Plain City). Ten age-specific classrooms, an indoor gross-motor room, two secure play yards, a full kitchen serving organic, balanced meals, and a real staff break room. We strive to run low ratios.

We're looking for a Lead Teacher to own our Toddler 3 classroom: set the tone, build the routine, and be the person families trust at pickup.

What you'll do:

• Lead a toddler classroom alongside an Assistant Teacher
• Plan and run lessons from our curriculum: language, early literacy, motor, and social-emotional skills
• Build the daily routine: transitions, meals, potty learning, nap, and outdoor play
• Use positive guidance and track each child's development
• Be the primary contact for your families: daily updates, photos, and conferences
• Keep the room licensing-ready: documentation, safety checks, and a clean, organized space
• Coach and support your Assistant Teacher

What we're looking for:

• 1+ year as a lead or experienced assistant in a toddler classroom
• CDA, ECE coursework, or degree preferred; Ohio Professional Registry / CPL a plus
• Familiarity with Ohio child care licensing rules
• Organized, warm, and confident with parents
• 18+ with a high school diploma or GED; able to pass an Ohio BCI/FBI background check
• CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, consistent 8-hour shift between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

Benefits:

• Health insurance allowance (ICHRA)
• Paid time off
• Employee childcare discount
• Professional development

Work location: In person, Plain City, OH 43064

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• This job needs you every scheduled weekday, including Mondays and Fridays. Can you work that schedule? (Yes/No)
• Have you led a toddler or other classroom in a licensed child care center? For how long? Which of these do you have: CDA, ECE degree or college credits, Ohio Professional Registry ID, CPR/First Aid?
• Tell us about a time you helped a child through a hard moment. What did you do?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Plain City, OH 43064 (Required)

Work Location: In person