Lead Teacher

Summary: Little Friends Early Learning Center, a new Child Care Center located on the grounds of Northern Home for Children, is seeking an experienced full time Lead teacher. The position will be primarily for the Toddler Classroom; however, some floating may be necessary and a willingness to work with all age groups is required. Under the direction of the Daycare Director, you will assume the responsibility for creating and maintaining a nurturing and loving environment for the families we serve. Some of the exciting things that you will do as a Lead Teacher include, but are not limited to:

• Plan and implement the daily program based on the current themes
• Supervise the classroom, helping the children to think creatively, to solve problems independently and respect themselves and others.
• Maintain a clean, orderly classroom
• Supervise assistant teachers/ aides and delegate responsibility

Requirements:

• Education:
• CDA with minimum of 12 ECE Credits
• Associates Degree or a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of One (1) year experience working with children in a childcare setting.
  Skills and Qualifications:
• Must be reliable, trustworthy, dependable, and have a passion for working with children
• Must have excellent communication skills and be comfortable interacting with children, parents, co-workers and other staff.
• Must be physically capable of performing necessary tasks which include: lifting, carrying, supporting, squatting, bending, standing and sitting on the floor throughout an 8 hour day
• Must be available to work 7:00 am-6:00pm Monday -Friday. Hours will vary
• Must be willing to work with all age groups
  

Interested applicants must submit a resume along with cover letter to:

Contact Information:

Judy Lemonick
Director, Little Friends Early Learning Center
Email: jlemonick@northernhome.org
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