Toddler Lead Teacher
About The Position
La Mere Academy is hiring a full-time Toddler Lead Teacher to supervise and guide a group of children and manage daily classroom functions. The teacher supports children’s development through approved lesson plans and classroom schedules, maintains a safe and engaging environment, and works with a member of the Leadership Team on parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations. The role also involves following applicable childcare regulations, maintaining the classroom and shared areas, attending required meetings and training, and assisting with other duties as directed.
Requirements
- Love of small children and a loving, nurturing approach.
- Friendly and enthusiastic demeanor, strong work ethic, cooperative team spirit, professionalism, and dependability.
- High school diploma, GED, or higher.
- CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Meet the basic requirements of the local childcare regulatory agency.
- Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.
- Willingness to attend training and staff meetings.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in early childhood education or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
- Previous teaching or assistant teaching experience in a licensed early childhood program.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall supervision of a group of children and manage daily classroom functions.
- Follow La Mere Academy rules and applicable local, state, and national regulations regarding children’s health, safety, and care.
- Assess each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
- Implement approved lesson plans and the daily classroom schedule.
- Plan parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations with a member of the Leadership Team.
- Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions confidently.
- Provide verbal recognition and acceptance while setting clear and consistent expectations for children’s behavior.
- Perform necessary housekeeping and maintenance duties in the classroom, common-use areas, and playgrounds.
- Attend required staff meetings, workshops, and school functions.
- Maintain a professional personal appearance consistent with the Employee Handbook.
- Assist with other duties as determined necessary by the Director or designee.
Benefits
- Competitive pay of $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience.
- Childcare discounts.
- Tenure, annual, and attendance bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Stocked break room with snacks and refreshments.
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided.
- Bi-weekly pay.
- Direct deposit available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
