Lead Sr Infant Teacher

All Around Children•Strongsville, OH

17d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

All Around Children is seeking an experienced Lead Sr Infant Teacher for its childcare and preschool center in Strongsville, Ohio. The role provides a caring and educational environment for infants ages 6 weeks to 12 months, supporting their growth and development while building strong relationships with families and collaborating with a team of early childhood professionals. The position pays $18.00 to $22.50 per hour, depending on experience and credentials. The teacher designs and implements developmentally appropriate learning experiences, observes and documents children's progress, maintains a safe and healthy classroom, and communicates with families. Lead responsibilities include training, supervising, and mentoring teachers and leading parent conferences. The position includes physical interaction with children and work in a moderately noisy environment, along with participation in safety drills. All Around Children is a family-owned childcare business established in 2008, with eight learning centers across Northeast Ohio. The company describes its work environment as creative and caring and offers benefits, professional development, and opportunities for personal growth.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least a CDA, an associate degree, or a higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
At least one year of childcare experience in a licensed ODJFS childcare program.
Current physical and ability to pass a BCI/FBI background check.
Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for infants and young children.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.
Reliable and compassionate, with the ability to create a warm, nurturing, and responsive environment for children and families.
Maintain a clean and neat appearance.
Dependable, with a good record of punctuality and daily attendance.
Current legal authorization to work in the United States.
Tdap and MMR vaccination.
TB screening.
Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stand, and sit on child-sized furniture or on the floor for extended periods.
Ability to repetitively lift and move children weighing up to 50 pounds.
Comfort working in a moderately noisy environment.
Preparedness to assist children in emergency situations.
Physical ability to stay within arm’s reach of children to ensure their safety.
Participation in safety drills, including relocating children and potentially moving cribs with multiple children to designated safe areas.
Endurance to work outdoors in varying conditions and temperatures for prolonged periods throughout all seasons.

Nice To Haves

Career Pathways Level 3 certification, preferred for Lead Teacher.

Responsibilities

Design and implement an age-appropriate curriculum that promotes infants’ social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Observe and assess infants’ development and progress, and provide guidance and support to families.
Assist in delivering learning experiences tailored to students’ developmental needs.
Contribute to classroom lesson plans.
Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment and adhere to licensing and accreditation standards.
Collaborate with teachers and support staff to design and carry out daily activities and routines suited to each child’s needs.
Communicate regularly and effectively with families about children’s progress and developmental milestones.
Maintain accurate and timely records of children’s progress, attendance, and developmental milestones.
Participate in professional development opportunities and staff meetings to stay informed about early childhood education practices.
Train, supervise, and mentor teachers.
Lead parent conferences.