Preschool Lead Teacher - Kids Country Day School
BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care
Location
Wadsworth, Ohio
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher will ensure the safety and supervision of children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in an assigned classroom while developing and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards. Responsibilities also include curating engaging activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and partnering with families to provide optimal care and education.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or Career Pathway Level 3. Preferred qualifications include 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility, along with strong customer service, multitasking, and organizational abilities.
Job description
Center: Wadsworth, OH
Job Type: Full-Time
No evenings or weekends!
- Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at Kids Country!
- As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive.
- Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount.
- With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us.
- Unleash your potential and join Kids Country today!
What will you be doing?
- As a Lead Teacher, you will work side-by-side with teachers and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care, according to NAEYC guidelines. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years in one assigned classroom.
- Creating developmentally appropriate curriculum according to NAEYC standards.
- Curating programs and activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
- Maintaining a warm and safe environment that is clean and permits children to grow and explore.
- Partnering with families to create plans to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.
Top Reasons to join Kids Country
- We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
- All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
- We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
- Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
- Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and $10,000 of company-paid life insurance.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/related field OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR Career Pathway Level 3 required
- 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care facility preferred
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to multitask and remain organized
- Ability to work within regular operating hours
- Must meet state criteria for child care employment.
If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Professional Development
- Company Match
- 401(k) Program
- Childcare Discount