Lead Infant Teacher

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

• Company Overview

At every Celebree School, our mission is to protect, educate and nurture the children in our care. Childcare jobs with our school family are life-changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people BIG and small; investing in teachers and learners to help them achieve their goals. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering multiple opportunities and a chance to grow within the Celebree Organization.

• Responsibilities
• Manage your assigned classroom to ensure compliance with all PA state regulations, company brand standards, policies and procedures
• Develop and deliver age-appropriate lesson plans in a safe, nurturing environment following the Celebree School curriculum; clearly delegate lesson activities to staff and maintain open, effective communication with the teaching team
• Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment for children, families, and visitors; keep engaging classroom and hallway displays, along with an educational parent board
• Communicates clearly with caregivers by greeting them personally, addressing concerns promptly, offering positive feedback, providing regular updates on their child’s development and classroom activities, and maintaining daily reports on each child’s day
• Counsels children as needed using the Conscious Discipline framework and utilize appropriate behavior management techniques
• Provide support and direction to Aides / Floaters to ensure the classroom functions in an orderly manner
• Qualifications :
• Childcare : 2-3 years (Required)
• Child Development Associate (Preferred)
• Associate's degree in human services field or 30 CEUs in early childhood development, special education, elementary education or human services (Required)
• Bachelor’s degree in human services field or early childhood education (Preferred)
• Physical Demands :
• The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. The job requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, lifting and carrying; ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Specific Skills :
• Certification in CPR & First Aid. Computer skills, familiar with educational software and curriculum.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours : 40 per week

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location : In person