Summary
Kiddie Academy of Hunter's Creek is seeking a nurturing, passionate, and energetic Lead Teacher to join our team. As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for our young students.
Duties

• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that foster children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Observe and document children's progress, ensuring they meet developmental milestones
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment
• Ensure the health and safety of all children in your care
• Communicate regularly with parents and families about their child's progress and development
• Collaborate with the teaching team to share best practices and provide support
• Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
• Previous experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting
• Ability to create and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm for working with young children and a genuine passion for early childhood education
• Ability to maintain a positive, patient, and nurturing demeanor
• Certifications in First Aid and CPR preferred

Nice To Haves
Ourpreferredcandidate has preschool classroom experience, has the DCF 45 hours and is bilingual.
About Us

Kiddie Academy provides the kind of care that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of Life Essentials!

Specialties:

A Learning Center that will exceed your expectations.

Visit our academy, meet our staff, see our classrooms and play on our playgrounds. We provide care that focuses on days filled with learning and fun, the key ingredients of our educational philosophy. The smiles you'll see on our children's faces will delight you. The words from our children's parents will impress you.

We realize the tremendous level of trust you place in a childcare provider. You want your child to thrive in an environment that's as clean, safe, and nurturing as your home. Kiddie Academy is more than daycare. We set the standards for safety, education, and trust.

History

Established in 1981

Since 1981, Kiddie Academy has provided a better way to care for and educate children and create stronger communities. It's something we're passionate about and why we've been an education-based childcare leader for more than 30 years.