Job description

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We are currently accepting applications for qualified Lead Toddler Teacher to add to our team at a quality 5 Star SUTQ rated childcare and preschool center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Lead Toddler Teacher potential candidates should have previous childcare and teaching experience. You should display a friendly, positive attitude, be comfortable working with groups of children ranging from (18months - 2-1/2 years of age).

FREE CDA program w/support and online training

We intentionally staff our centers with qualified teachers who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration, cherish open communication, and create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting teachers every step of the way.

Lead Toddler Teacher:

• Ability to interact with toddlers, patience, interacting capabilities, attention to details and organizing group activities
• Provide basic care and following precise feeding, grooming, and changing schedule for each individual child
• Plan and manage classroom activities and develop age-appropriate socialization skills in children
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interest and learning styles infants such as stories, music, singing and play time to intellectually stimulate children
• Provide a nurturing and safe environment for toddler to develop and reach age appropriate milestones
• Training, supervising, and mentoring assistant teacher to ensure that they perform well
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are sanitized and kept clean
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest and playtime
• Communicate with parents daily and maintain positive relationships with family to ensure that their toddler needs are met
• Maintain all SUTQ related documentation and paperwork
• Maintain the health and safely of all children
• Monitoring and supervising the children constantly
• Interacting with the children to gauge their abilities and personalities
• Supervise children in the learning centers as they play with age -appropriate toys
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interest and learning styles of toddlers such as stories, music, singing and play time to intellectually stimulate children
• Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are sanitized and kept clean
• Assist with maintaining all SUTQ related documentation and paperwork
• Instruct children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest and playtime
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Communicate with parents on children's' growth and progress
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment
• Monitoring and supervising the children constantly
• Cultivating relationships with children, parents and guardians
• Serving meals and snacks
• Greeting parents and addressing children by their name
• Maintain the health and safety of all children
• Greeting parents and addressing children by their name

Lead Toddler Qualifications:

• Must hold a CDA minimum AA or BA (required to be a Lead Teacher)
• OCCRRA Career Pathways Level 3 is required for lead position
• At least one year of child care experience working in a licensed ODJFS child care program
• Current physical, and ability to pass BCI/FBI background check
• Training in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse/Neglect are preferred
• Extended periods of time sitting on the floor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Training in First Aid, CPR, Communicable Disease, and Child Abuse/Neglect are preferred
• Job requirements include a high school diploma
• Current physical, and ability to pass BCI/FBI background check

Benefits:

• FREE CDA program w/support and online training
• Pre-paid employment screenings and on-boarding
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug
• Supplemental Insurance
• Discount on Child Care
• 401(k) program with company match - extra money!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings program

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, instruct and bend for a long period of time
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a moderate to noisy work environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary:

Up to $17.00 an hour - Full-time (depending on qualifications and experience)

Please respond with resume and availability.

In-person and Video interviews will be scheduled immediately and continue until the completion of the search process.

Contact us today and become part of a growing team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare Center: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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