Lead Teacher( daycare)

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Lead Teacher to join our vibrant daycare team! As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing, engaging, and educational environment for young children. Your leadership will inspire both children and staff, fostering growth, curiosity, and a love for learning. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's early development while working in a dynamic, supportive setting dedicated to excellence in childcare and early childhood education.

Duties

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote childhood development, social skills, and early learning concepts for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Lead daily classroom activities, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that encourages exploration and creativity.
• Monitor and support individual needs of children, including those with special education requirements or disabilities, ensuring personalized care and attention.
• Manage classroom behavior through positive behavior management techniques, fostering respectful interactions among children.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to communicate children's progress, developmental milestones, and any concerns effectively.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers or caregivers, providing guidance on classroom management and caregiving best practices.
• Maintain compliance with all licensing regulations, health and safety standards—including first aid procedures—and organizational policies to ensure a secure environment for everyone.
• Oversee daily routines such as diapering, feeding, nap times, and outdoor play while promoting independence and self-care skills among children.
• Support ongoing professional development by staying current with early childhood education trends, childhood development research, and caregiving techniques.

Experience

• Proven classroom experience in early childhood education or daycare settings with infants through preschool-aged children.
• Demonstrated expertise in classroom management, behavior management strategies, and creating engaging learning environments.
• Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of childhood development principles and best practices in childcare is essential.
• Prior experience in nannying or babysitting young children can be valuable but must be complemented by formal teaching or caregiving credentials.
• Certification in first aid and CPR is required; additional certifications such as special education training are advantageous.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with parents, team members, and community resources. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to nurturing young minds! We value energetic leaders who are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a positive difference every day.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person