Lead Teacher

About us

Early Steps Learning Center is a (Gold Rating) high quality rated child care program serving children between the ages of 6 weeks to 11 years old. We recognize that children are the most important asset for the future. Our goal is to provide excellent care and education to the families we serve. The company was established in 2003 and currently serve the communities of Wickliffe and Richmond Heights Ohio.

Seeking motivated educators to join our talented team. Company offers a high quality educational setting where the primary goal is to enhance the learning of children and while assisting in meeting educational and developmental goals.

Job Responsibilities-

Are you looking for a fun filled opportunity to use your passion in educating children in a quality early childhood setting? Seeking individuals who are energetic and are in pursuit of a position that will allow for professional development. Your daily mission will be to stimulate social, emotional and cognitive growth of children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.

Come join a winning team "Where Every Day is a Fun Day

Responsibilities and Duties

Job Responsibilities include:

-Position requires warm, caring and nurturing individual who has experience working with children in a formal group setting.

-Preferable experience in Early Childhood, Lesson planning, and continuous daily interaction with children required.

-Communicate positively with students, parents and staff.

-Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.

-Taking observational notes and assessments of children in daily programming

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications: Lead Teacher: 2 years experience as lead or CDA or Associates degree in ECE or related field

CPL 3 preferred

Experience with Creative Curriculum and Step Up to Quality (STUQ) a plus

Assistant teacher: High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of 1 year of childcare experience required

Must be flexible, energetic, with an ability to multi-task, plan, organize, and problem solve

Strong communication and people skills; ability to work in team environment

-All positions require background screening and medical clearance

-Must be able to lift and carry child up to 45 lbs

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin.

Benefits: Available for full time employees only. We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Benefits include competitive salary, medical benefits, 401(k), child care discounts, holiday pay, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Please visit http://earlystepslearningcenter.com/careers

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour