Lead Child Care Provider

We are seeking dependable, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who genuinely enjoy working with children, specifically ages 3 and up!

Job requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Be the Primary Caregiver
• Ensuring professionally development requirements are met, more specifically 16 hours of training per year.
• Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing, feeding, etc.)
• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the Hometown Childcare at all times.
• Engage children in activities and play that stimulate their development
• Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times
• Prepare and carry out lesson plans. Implement curriculum and plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children
• Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children
• Engage children in activities and play that stimulate their development
• Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)- Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
• Be responsible for completing the required daily paperwork and weekly tasks (when applicable)
• Supervise assistant teachers in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations
• Train any assistant teacher in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends
• Physical ability should be sufficient to frequently bend, stoop, sit on the floor and lift up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Be willing to submit to various background checks.
• The openness to receive feedback on issues that will facilitate growth and achievement of both students and teachers
• Infant/Child/Adult CPR certified, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training
• Complete a Tuberculosis test
• A passion for teaching children and watching them learn and grow
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual and have minimal absences
• Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom
• A Lead Teacher must be at least 19 years of age and have a high school degree or equivalent education. Meet Lead Caregiver requirements per State Licensing Standards. - CDA, 12 college credits in a child-related field with working hours of experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $19