Child Care Lead Teacher - Friendswood

BBMA•Friendswood, TX

About The Position

Big Blue Marble Academy is hiring experienced Lead Teachers to work with school-age children on a split shift from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and full-time Lead Teachers to work with all age groups from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Lead Teachers plan and implement activities through a play-based curriculum that introduces children to the world beyond their community while teaching developmentally appropriate skills and concepts. They build rapport with families, use electronic daily reports to share children’s milestones, and follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep classrooms clean and safe. The role includes working directly with children and requires standing, bending, and other physical activity throughout the day, as well as the ability to lift at least 30 pounds and visually supervise children at all times. Big Blue Marble Academy describes its workplace as an inclusive, family-feel environment that supports teamwork, giving back, diversity, and career advancement. On-the-job training and career development opportunities can support progression from Assistant Teacher to Center Director. Employment is contingent on successful completion of background checks, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding. Employment is at-will. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
At least six months of experience working in childcare, daycare, or preschool is preferred.
Ability to stand for six to eight hours daily and to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, and perform similar movements while working with children.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
Ability to visually supervise children at all times.
Successful completion of a background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood coursework, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or a degree.
At least six months of experience working in childcare, daycare, or preschool.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement activities using a play-based curriculum that teaches developmentally appropriate skills and concepts.
Develop rapport with families daily.
Use electronic daily reports to share milestones captured throughout the day.
Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep the classroom clean and safe.
Visually supervise children at all times.