Head Teacher

Vivvi Early Learning•Huntsville, AL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

We partner with leading employers to deliver high-quality, onsite child care that supports working families and creating opportunities for educators to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join the founding team to support a new employer-sponsored 24-hour onsite child care client center and help build the high-quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

Requirements

1-3+ years of experience working in a licensed early childhood education setting.
Meet, or are eligible to meet, Alabama DHR qualifications for a Lead/Head Teacher in a licensed child care program.
Demonstrate knowledge of child development, developmentally appropriate practices, and the Alabama Early Learning and Development Standards.
Understand, or are willing to learn, Alabama DHR licensing requirements, including supervision, health and safety, staff-to-child ratios, and documentation expectations.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues through professionalism and effective communication.
Demonstrate strong classroom leadership, organization, and the ability to support a high-quality early learning environment.
Based in or willing to relocate to Huntsville, Alabama.
Possess independent US work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Hold a CDA (Child Development Associate), Associate's degree, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead a classroom by creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for young children
Create and implement lesson plans for a developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum based on children’s interests and developmental needs
Ensure full compliance with state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and ratio requirements
Observe, assess, and document children’s development and learning
Build strong, respectful relationships with families through daily communication and partnership
Mentor and support Assistant Teachers within the classroom
Maintain organized, accurate classroom records in alignment with licensing requirements
Collaborate with school leadership to continuously improve classroom quality and practices