Lead Toddler Teacher

Christ Church Preschool-Childcare has provided services to our School Family for 60 years! We are a quality, private-pay early learning center with Gold rating through Step Up to Quality and proud partner of Preschool Promise. We offer a preschool program for children ages 3-5 years and childcare program for children as early as 6 weeks of age through preschool-age.

Lead Toddler Teacher
Christ Church Preschool-Childcare is looking to hire a friendly Lead Teacher for our toddler-age classroom. The candidate must bring warmth, kindliness, and willingness to take lead in the classroom while working alongside co-teachers. The candidate must be energetic, empathetic, reliable, knowledgeable and have a passion for helping young children learn and grow. The Lead Teacher is expected to communicate well with children, parents, families, teachers and staff.

Responsibilities of the Lead Toddler Teacher include, but are not limited to, the following:

• maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment,
• creating weekly lesson plans,
• observing and documenting children's development,
• providing quality care and comfort for our toddler-aged children,
• coordinating daily routines and experiences,
• introducing age-appropriate structure in preparation for preschool,
• assisting with toilet training and diapering.

The candidate is required to keep up with proper training hours required by the State of Ohio and Step Up to Quality.

Requirements

• Minimum of CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood (OR Related)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in childcare
• Must pass FBI/BCI background check
• Must pass work physical, able to lift up to 50lbs., must have mobility/flexibility within classroom

Preferences

• Experience working with toddler-age children in childcare setting
• Knowledgeable of Step Up to Quality
• Experience with The Creative Curriculum
• Experience with Conscious Discipline

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Kettering, OH 45429 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kettering, OH 45429: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person