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Stepping Stones Lead Teacher
Monday through Friday (possibility of weekends)
Full Time: 40 hours/week
Evening Schedule: 3 pm-11:30pm/12am
Pay range started at $17.50 - $18.50/hour DOE
Must have or be willing to obtain CDA within 90 days of hire
Stepping Stones Child Care Center is seeking a Lead Teacher!
If you enjoy working with children and helping to provide a fun, safe and educational environment where you can make a difference, then this is the position that you&rsquo;ve been searching for. Stepping Stones Child Care Center is in search of individuals looking to make early childhood education their career and develop and grow their skills and techniques in the field!
Requirements:

ROLE &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>
Supervise and lead children in weekly curriculum and lesson plan implementation and all daily activities, including indoor/outdoor play time, large and small group activities, and snack and meal times.</li><li>
Participate in ongoing professional development and training on all Utah Child Care Licensing regulations related to childcare as well as our own internal policies and procedures.</li><li>
Engage with parents and children you work with all our center&rsquo;s rules regarding safety and cooperation to help foster a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.</li><li>
Assist children in learning to work together through a variety of interactive games and activities designed to encourage cooperation. Assist in successfully resolving conflicts as they arise. Promote and implement positive guidance techniques in the classroom.</li><li>
Help prepare children for lunch and snack times and assist others on staff in handing out food and beverage items. Lead the children in the cleanup of trays, cups and the eating area after every meal.</li><li>
Administer Ages and Stages Screeners on an ongoing basis to track individual child growth and development and share information with each child&rsquo;s family. Teachers will track each child's growth through observations, portfolio documentation, developmental checklist, and assessment data.</li><li>
Participate in parent-teacher conferences with parents whenever issues involving a child&rsquo;s behavior at the center need to be addressed, or when such a meeting is requested by the parents.</li><li>
Conduct daily environmental safety checklists in the indoor classroom environment and outdoor environment to ensure adequate health and safety for the children in care. Report any items that need repaired or attention to the Director.</li><li>
Ensure that the classroom environment is healthy, safe, clean, and engaging for children in care.</li><li>
Complete daily logs, communicate with families through the family engagement app by sending progress notes and information to the child&rsquo;s families while in care each day. Complete required documentation and daily activity logs for all children in care.</li><li>
Attend required annual training and professional development opportunities provided by Stepping Stones Child Care.</li><li>
The Lead Teacher is responsible for planning weekly lesson plans and implementing curriculum and daily group and individualized child activities with the support of the Assistant Teacher.</li><li>
Train new staff on classroom operations and other items as specified on the Onboarding Checklist.</li><li>
Keep up to date on current best practice in the classroom, and make sure the classroom is in compliance with ITERS/ECERS high-quality standards.</li><li>
Earn and maintain high-quality classroom ITERS/ECERS/SAPQA score.</li></ul>
Qualifications and Education Requirements:<ul><li>
Must be at least 18 years old.</li><li>
Must have or be willing to obtain CDA within 90 days of hire</li><li>
1+ years&rsquo; experience in the field of early childhood care and education as a lead teacher and/or administrative experience as an assistant director. Specifically with children ages birth to twelve.</li><li>
An associate degree, CDA (Child Development Associate), or higher education degree in a related field (child development, early childhood education, family studies, psychology) and at least 30 clock hours of approved Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder courses in child development, social and emotional development, and childcare environments.</li><li>
Must pass a Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check.</li><li>
Complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Permit certifications.</li><li>
Obtain required training upon hire per Utah Child Care Licensing: Preservice training that consists of 2.5 hours of training before assuming lead teacher duties.</li><li>
Complete 20 Hours of annual training including Utah Child Care Licensing topics, career ladder courses on: child development, ages and stages administration, working with families, culturally and linguistically appropriate practices to meet the developmental needs of children and understanding appropriate practices to engage with families.</li><li>
Must be available to work weekends, when needed.</li><li>
Must be willing to participate in coaching both internally and from external organizations such as the Utah Office of Child Care.</li><li>
Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing childcare.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.</li><li>
Friendly and approachable demeanor.</li><li>
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic always.</li><li>
Ability to work as a team member with other staff and with families of children in care.</li></ul>
Preferred Skills<ul><li>
Previous knowledge of Utah Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.</li><li>
Previous experience working with at risk children and families.</li><li>
Child Development Associate (CDA) certification</li><li>
Bilingual Spanish/English a plus.</li></ul>
Full-Time Employee Benefits: (Eligible 1st of Month after 60-days)<ul><li>
Medical</li><li>
Dental</li><li>
Vision</li><li>
Life &amp; Disability</li><li>
401k</li><li>
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)</li></ul>
Compensation
Monday through Friday (possibility of weekends)
Full Time: 40 hours/week
Evening Schedule: 3 pm-11:30pm/12am
Pay range started at $17.50 - $18.50/hour DOE
Must have or be willing to obtain CDA within 90 days of hire
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.</div>

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