Lead Child Care Teacher

Alignhr•Wheeling, WV

4d•$14•Onsite

About The Position

Do you find joy in working with children and enjoy taking care of them while being part of a fun, caring and professional team? With a rich history of nurturing young minds since our inception, our mission is steadfast: to provide a safe and stimulating environment that promotes holistic development. Join our team and provide care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old! Hours of operation are typically 7:00am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Room Lead shift can fall anywhere between those hours, working a 9 hour shift with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

Requirements

At least 21 years old
High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a child care center
Ability to pass a criminal background check
High school or equivalent (Required)
Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
CDA or ACDS credentials preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate lesson planning and adopt programming that conforms to the core competencies of early childhood educators.
Coordinate bi-annual child assessments and parent meetings
Coordinate staffing assignments within the classroom
Participate as a cooperative member of a developmental team in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment for children that is in compliance with all applicable licensing, health, fire, and safety regulations, as well as all agency policies and procedures.
Maintain the classroom and the classroom program in compliance with all applicable child care licensing requirements and agency policies.
Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.
Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas and sanitize toys and classroom.
Assist in preparing food and serving meals and healthy snacks to children.
Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.
Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
Maintain all applicable certifications (ie: food handlers, CPR/First Aid, Annual CACFP training, and others as assigned)