Childcare Lead Teacher

SMALL HANDS BIG DREAMS • Brunswick, OH

11d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Small Hands Big Dreams is seeking an experienced Lead Teacher to guide young children’s development and create meaningful learning experiences through exploration, creativity, and nurturing relationships. The Lead Teacher leads a classroom, mentors teammates, partners with families, and creates an engaging environment where every child can thrive. The organization describes itself as a community focused on helping children, families, and teachers grow, and says it has earned Ohio’s highest quality ratings for 25 years.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a licensed early childhood program.
• Meet all state licensing qualifications (5101:2-12-27).
• CPL 3 or higher; CPL 1 and 2 will be considered at a lower rate of pay.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Dependability, a positive and energetic approach, and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work collaboratively while confidently leading a classroom.
• Ability to lift and carry children weighing 10–70 pounds.
• Ability to stand up to 90% of the day while supervising children.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and hands-on learning experiences.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where children feel valued and supported.
• Ensure children’s health, safety, and well-being through active supervision and adherence to licensing standards.
• Build relationships with families through daily communication, photos, videos, classroom updates, and developmental conversations.
• Observe, assess, and support each child’s individual growth and developmental milestones.
• Lead classroom routines and maintain a positive, organized, engaging learning environment.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and leadership to provide high-quality care and education.
• Model professionalism and leadership, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
• Mentor teammates.

Benefits

• Paid professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrues beginning on Day One.
• Paid major holidays.
• Paid birthday off.
• Health insurance options.
• Opportunities to grow a career within a company that promotes from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree