Child Care Lead Teacher Preschool
About The Position
Kids Country, part of Busy Bees North America, is seeking a Lead Teacher to provide a warm, safe, and engaging classroom experience aligned with NAEYC standards and best practices. The teacher works alongside fellow educators, center leadership, and families, with day-to-day support to help with classroom management, transitions, and maintaining required child-to-staff ratios. The role serves children from 6 weeks to 12 years old and is based in Stow. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no evenings or weekends. The listed pay is $16–$20 per hour. The position includes creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities, maintaining a welcoming learning environment, and partnering with families to support children’s development. Kids Country and Busy Bees describe opportunities for coaching, mentorship, professional development, tuition reimbursement, CDA support, and career advancement into education and center leadership roles.
Requirements
- An associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or Career Pathway Level 3.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Must meet all state requirements for child care employment.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of experience in a licensed child care setting.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety, supervision, and well-being of children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and curriculum.
- Develop engaging classroom activities based on children’s interests and learning styles.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment.
- Partner with families to support each child’s growth and development.
- Communicate with parents and guardians about milestones and daily progress.
- Collaborate with support staff and leadership to maintain classroom ratios and classroom flow.
- Help create a home-away-from-home for children and families.
- Inspire creativity, confidence, and social-emotional growth in young learners.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education and degree advancement.
- CDA credential support and advancement program.
- Coaching, mentorship, and leadership guidance.
- Professional development and career planning opportunities.
- Child care discount for employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Classroom assistance and ratio support.
- Career growth pathways into roles such as Assistant Director, Center Director, and Education Coach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
