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Lead Teacher

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The Elegant Child Early Learning Center

Wildwood, MO (In Person)

$35,360 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 6 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/1/2026

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Job Description

The Elegant Child is a licensed childcare center seeking a Lead Teacher for our Toddler classroom! To be
QUALIFIED
for this position, we require lead teaching experience , and the ability to pass all background checks.
Required Shift:
Monday - Friday, Full-time, 8am-5pm
Compensation:
$16-18/hr. based on education and experience. We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including: Competitive Pay Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance 401k with Match Discounts for Childcare Fun and Positive Place to Work Open Door Policy Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!
Main Job Responsibilities:
Prepare lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate one week in advance using current curriculum guides. Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine; Use our parent communication app efficiently. Establish a professional level of rapport with each family to provide quality care for the children. Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child, responding to their emotional needs; and maintaining an organized, clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom. Maintain a child assessment and portfolio for each child, as well as conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences during the month of November and May. Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs. Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role. Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children. Elegant Child is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.