Childcare Lead Teacher

Little Hands Daycare and Learning Center•Falmouth, ME

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Little Hands Daycare is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers for their Preschool age group. The center is described as a family-oriented, close-knit organization that offers competitive pay, paid trainings, a generous benefits package, childcare discounts, and a fun and positive work environment with an open-door policy. They value teacher appreciation through shirts and swag. The hiring process includes a resume screen, phone screen, on-site interview, Q&A, and a classroom observation.

Requirements

High school diploma OR GED
One year of classroom experience
Ability to pass all background checks

Nice To Haves

CDA or AA

Responsibilities

Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently.
Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children.
Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May.
Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.