Lead Childcare Teacher

The Growing Years•Clayton, NC

5d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Growing Years of Clayton is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teachers to support the Preschool age group. We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization that offers a fun and positive place to work with an open-door policy and appreciation for our teachers through shirts and swag. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes.

Requirements

High school diploma
Ability to pass all background checks
An associate's or a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a completed associate's or bachelor's degree with at least 12 credits of early childhood education or their equivalent.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous childcare experience

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.
Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children.