We are seeking experienced Lead and Assistant Teachers to add to our growing team at our Gold (SUTQ), NAC-accredited childcare and preschool center in Cleveland, Ohio. We offer competitive pay, a generous benefits package, and opportunities for professional development and personal growth.
Requirements
- Provide support for the Lead Teacher with any responsibilities and duties.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to design and execute daily activities and routines catering to the unique needs of each child.
- Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment, adhering to all licensing and accreditation standards.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of educational and recreational activities that help children develop their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual capabilities.
- Ensure play, sleep and changing areas are sanitized and kept clean.
- Engage in regular and effective communication with families, providing updates on their child’s progress and developmental milestones.
- Actively participate in professional development opportunities and staff meetings to remain abreast of the latest best practices in early childhood education.
- Ability to kneel, bend, squat, stand, and sit on child-sized furniture or on the floor for extended periods.
- Ability to repetitively lift and move children, with a weight capacity of up to 50lbs.
- Comfort working in a moderate to noisy environment.
- Preparedness to assist children in emergency situations.
- Physical ability to stay within arm's reach of children, ensuring proximity and safety.
- Participation in safety drills, adhering to guidelines including relocating children, which may involve moving cribs with multiple children to designated safe areas.
- Endurance to withstand varying outdoor conditions and temperatures for prolonged durations throughout all seasons.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with up to 3% Company Match)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave
- No Weekend Work
- One-Hour Lunch Breaks
- Paid Professional Development Days
- Employer-Sponsored Child Development Associate (CDA) Program
- Heavily Discounted Child Care
- Referral Bonus Program (New Family & Staff Referrals)
- Complimentary Company Apparel
- Free Coffee, Tea, and Snacks
- Bright and Inviting Facility, with Dedicated Staff Break Areas
