Toddler Lead Teacher
Company: Learning Grove
Location: Covington
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Learning Grove is a leading nonprofit early childhood education
provider in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Our centers have
operated across Greater Cincinnati for more than 40 years, and we
serve children ages 6 weeks through 6 years. Our teachers work in
beautiful, high-quality classrooms.Quality isn't just a goal; it's
where we begin. Ages 0-5 years are a critical point at which
education shapes lives and as teachers this makes us co-creators of
a childs brain along with parents.We're a top workplace (Cincinnati
Enquirer 2 years running) in the region, AND we offer:* Weekday,
daytime hours* On-the-job training and access to top-tier coaching
support, structured career growth plans, access to free and reduced
college tuition* Comprehensive insurance plans, including pet
insurance* Mental health support, paid time off, paid holidays, and
paid professional development days* Plenty more benefits that work
for you and your whole family*Overview of the lead teacher role*Our
teachers plan and implement classroom lesson plans (we have
built-in coaches and supports to help you with this), stay
connected with parents, and provide care and learning for each
child, based on what each child needs to succeed.Heres a bit more
about what youll do:* Manage a classroom of children including a
daily schedule and transition times that encourages a childs
learning through discovery, curiosity, creativity, and a healthy
self-concept that leads to school readiness.* Understand and
implement quality content area components as defined by Learning
Grove and SUTQ/STARS/National Accreditation.* Plan and implement
the quality curriculum in a manner that supports the intellectual,
social-emotional, physical, and language development of each child
enrolled in his or her classroom.* Utilize assessment information
on children to implement learning plans to advance each childs
development.* Develop and maintain trusting relationships with
families in support of their childs development. Involve families
in setting developmental goals for their child.*What we need from
you:*Weve built the beautiful, home-like classrooms. We need lead
teachers who keep the environment clean, safe, and stimulating,
using the Constructivist Theory (were happy to help you learn more
about this if you join our classroom).This might be a given, but
our teachers should have a positive nature and be flexible, and
know that we work best as a team. We lean into social emotional
learning and child-lead play, using positive redirection.Youre as
committed to equity, diversity, and inclusivity as we are. You show
respect for every child, the people in their lives, and for your
team members.Youre also able to keep confidential information about
the program, families, children, staff and the agency.*What we can
do for you as lead teacher:*We have structured career growth plans,
in-house coaching, paid professional development, and access to
free and reduced college tuition.We want you to be successful in
your classroom, so we will help guide you to required training and
educational credentials as needed.Learning Grove is known for
having the highest quality centers as rated by Ohio and Kentuckys
rating systems. Well help you make sure your classroom and work
stays aligned with our standards- we just need you to help put it
into play!*Minimum Education, Experience and Other Skill
Requirements for Lead Teacher:*If you dont feel like you check
every one of these boxes, dont worry! Lets talk and see if youre a
good fit. We can also connect you to resources for completing
training or education.* Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED, CDA,
or in process of obtaining a degree* Prior experience working with
young children and the ability to manage classroom through positive
redirection, problem solving, setting appropriate limits, and
active listening.*Physical demands:*The physical demands are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing
the duties of this job, the Preschool Teacher is regularly required
to sit, stand, walk, bend and lift objects of up to 20
pounds.Benefits:* Health Insurance* Dental insurance* Employee
Assistance Program* Health Savings Account* Life
insurance/Long-Term Disability* 403b* Vision insuranceJob Type:
Full-timePay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hourWork Location: In personby
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