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Lead Childcare Teacher
Grow With Us Learning Academy
Freeport, USA
Full-time
Mid · 1+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
Full Job Posting
Key Responsibilities
- Create and implement weekly lesson plans that support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Lead daily classroom activities including art, music, storytelling, and structured play to promote learning across all domains.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and stimulating classroom environment while ensuring compliance with licensing and safety standards.
- Conduct ongoing observations, assessments, and daily documentation to track developmental progress.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with families regarding children’s daily experiences and milestones.
- Model best practices and support the development of assistant teachers through guidance and constructive feedback.
- Maintain classroom organization, bulletin boards, and age-appropriate learning materials.
- Uphold required child-to-staff ratios and participate in regular facility and classroom safety checks.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional early childhood credentials preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience working in early childhood education.
- Experience working with the age group you will lead (Infants/Ones, Twos, or Preschool).
- Prior experience leading a classroom independently.
- Current Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
- Completion of state-required early childhood training courses (including 40-hour childcare training, VPK Emergent Literacy, and applicable preservice coursework).
- Ability to meet state background screening requirements.
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs, sit on the floor with children, and work on your feet for extended periods.
- Availability during operating hours (Monday–Friday), with occasional events or trainings outside of regular hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional early childhood credentials preferred.
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