Childcare Teacher-Experience Required

SMALL HANDS BIG DREAMS • Kirtland, OH

2d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Small Hands Big Dreams is hiring an experienced Child Care Teacher to lead a classroom and create meaningful early learning experiences for young children. The role supports children’s development through exploration, creativity, nurturing relationships, and age-appropriate teaching. The teacher will guide classroom learning, mentor teammates, build partnerships with families, and help maintain a safe, organized, and engaging environment. The posting also mentions full-time and part-time opportunities for float and assistant positions.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a licensed early childhood program.
• Meet all state licensing qualifications (5101:2-12-27).
• CPL 3 or higher for lead teacher.
• Understand child development and age-appropriate teaching practices.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for educating and nurturing young children.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
• Be dependable, positive, energetic, and committed to excellence.
• Work collaboratively while confidently leading a classroom.
• Ability to lift and carry children weighing 10–70 pounds.
• Ability to stand for 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 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 and assess children and support their 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, leadership, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Create fun and engaging learning experiences.

Benefits

• Paid professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
• Paid time off beginning on Day One.
• Paid major holidays.
• Paid birthday off.
• Health insurance options.
• Career growth opportunities within a company that promotes from within.

What This Job Offers

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