Senior Early Childhood Educator (Lead Teacher) at REDWOOD LEARNING OF CENTERVILLE LLC

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionIf you love to make others smile, create a-ha moments, and develop future leaders join our team.Lightbridge Academy's Core Values are:Care, Happiness, Integrity, Lead by Example, Deliver WOW Customer Service, Relationship and Recognition, Excellence and Nurture.As a Senior Early Childhood Educator, (Lead Teacher), you will:Make every day an adventure in learning by implementing Lightbridge Academys age-specific curriculum focusing on the whole child.Create fun, out-of-the-box learning moments that your children will remember for years.Create relationships with parents and provide support through daily interactions and communication.Uphold the rules and regulations of Lightbridge Academy and governmental regulatory agencies about children's care, health, and safety.Coach and mentor assistant teachers to develop a strong classroom teaching team.Support an engaging work environment by learning, collaborating, and building co-worker relationships.Benefits:Paid Time Off (PTO)All Federal Holiday's Paid and OffFlexible schedulesChildcare discountsPaid Training and CDA ProgramReimbursement for CPR/Fingerprinting/Background ChecksSkills, Abilities, and Experience we are looking for:MINIMUM of 3 years of prior experience as a LEAD in childcareREQUIRED - post-secondary school degree AA or higher, CDA does not meet this requirementKnowledgeable in early childhood education, governing regulations, ratios and group sizes, health and safety practices, childcare state licensing and NAEYC accreditationAble to pass FBI/State/Local background checksAble to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification before 1st day of onboardingOrganization, time management, and multi-tasking skillsMust be able to adhere to dress code and no cell phone policyAble to work nights/weekends for special events onlyHave the ability to work and adapt to the ever changing/evolving world of childcarePossess the patience in dealing with guiding others and willing to train and mentor new employeesListens with empathy and intent to understand and is flexible in routine/way of teachingAble to adhere to the Lightbridge Academy Brand Standards and exemplify all the company's Core ValuesTrustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information or topicsOrganized and prepared for upcoming daily/weekly activitiesTakes responsibility for all job duties+ This is a full-time, in-person position.+ Will require a doctor physical and required vaccines+ The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and perform manual tasks. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees are expected to interact with others, and successfully concentrate and think in this role. The typical work environment for this position is a classroom but requires the ability to perform duties outdoors during daily recess, except in cases of extreme weather conditions.Please note: Lightbridge Academy is a SMOKE FREE facility. Employees must be nicotine free and able to maintain a professional appearance at all times, including able to adhere to no cell phone policy.Requirements:CPR CertificationFirst Aid CertificationAssociate's Degree#daycare #learningcenter #teacher #childcare