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Kids Academy of Sheffield Lake

Lead Toddler Teacher

Kids Academy of Sheffield Lake, Sheffield Lake, Ohio, United States, 44054

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Benefits:

IRA Employer Contribution Match

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

A Child Care Center Toddler Lead Teacher is responsible for the care, supervision and management of toddlers, ages 19 months to 3 years old, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State of Ohio. The principal duties of the Toddler Lead Teacher include: conduct focused observations of children, develop action plans, carry out and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities, ensure the safety and well-being of the children, maintain regular communication with parents, and contribute to the effective operation of the overall early care and education of young children. The Toddler Lead Teacher reports to the Site Supervisor in the child care center.

A Lead Teacher Must:

Be at least 18 years of age

Have at least one (1) year of experience working in an infant/toddler program and/or a certificate/degree in early childhood education or currently working towards the completion of one

Submit to background check

Be CPR, First Aid certified or obtain certification upon hire

Complete orientation and applicable trainings upon hire

Complete a physical and provide a physician’s documentation of immunizations

Meet all applicable Ohio State licensing regulations

Be mentally/physically capable of caring for a group of infants alone in a classroom

Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences

Have an awareness of the unique needs of infant/toddlers and have appropriate expectations of their abilities

Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull and play with the infants

Be available for full and/or part time employment

Have dependable transportation

Required Expectations:

Have an Associates’ Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or CDA and/or be near finishing a degree in Early Childhood Education

Be warm and nurturing with children

Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children

Be customer service oriented and professional