Job detail
Lead Teacher
ChildServe
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/14/2026
Location
Ames, Iowa
Salary
$15 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The lead teacher will plan and implement age-Appropriate activities to promote child development while providing leadership to classroom staff. They are responsible for maintaining a safe environment, documenting observations, and building trust-Based relationships with families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an associate degree or a high school diploma with at least two years of relevant childcare experience. Preferred qualifications include certifications in cpr, first aid, and medication administration, along with the ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
high schoolassociate degreeTeamworkCommunicationDocumentationSupervisionChildcareConflict resolutionPediatric careSafety complianceLesson planningClassroom managementCurriculum implementationSocial-emotional development
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Medical insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan