Toddler/Two's Lead Teacher

The primary caregivers are responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and organized environment that is conducive to learning in a developmentally appropriate manner, while establishing respectful and warm relationships with the children, families, and staff.

Essential Responsibilities:

With the children and families:

• Establish routines and relationships with children to foster positive development
• Plan and prepare creative and age appropriate activities for the children that align with the goals and objectives of the Creative Curriculum
• Submit lesson plans weekly to the Director for approval
• Maintain a classroom discipline using appropriate guidance methods
• Maintain a nurturing atmosphere, treating all children and adults with respect
• Maintain confidentially with regards to children, families, and staff
• Establish and maintain effective communication with all parents through documentation, daily conversations, Brightwheel. notes, and conferences
• Keep accurate and thorough daily activities for all children in their care group and assist co-teacher with their care group

With the staff and supervisors:

• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings
• Obtain the required number of training hours set by Paths to Quality and Indiana regulations
• Communicate with fellow teaching staff on a regular basis offering ideas to others and listening to suggestions
• Train co-teachers and other caregivers
• Report any issues or concerns to the Director that inhibit the quality of the childcare center

With the operations of the center:

• Manage the classroom in accordance with state licensing regulations
• Know fire evacuation, tornado, and earthquake procedures
• Share in household duties to aintain a clean, safe environment. This includes but is not limited to sweeping, mopping, sanitizing materials, garbage removal, vacuuming, and straightening clutter
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) and two years of early childhood classroom experience is required, or willing to begin Child Development Associate coursework
• An associate's or Bachelor degree with two years of Early Childhood experience id preferred
• Displays a pleasant, approachable personality with children and families. Conveys a sense of warmth and calm with children and families
• Ability to lift a thirty pound child and full mobility allowing a person to bend, reach, squat, sit, lift, and actively play with young children is required.
• Submission of criminal background checks, drug testing, references, and all health related documents as required by the state.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person