Preschool Lead Teacher

Preschool Lead Teacher Cleveland Child Care GOLD Rated Step Up to Quality $16 - $20 /hour 5 day work week No weekends No evenings 6 main holidays off 6 main holidays paid Paid vacation Paid time off Supplemental insurance 50% off child care tuition Paid Background check Weekly pay Free lunch daily Paid health and safety trainings Cleveland Child Care is a GOLD Rated Step Up To Quality center committed to providing exceptional care and education for young children. We are seeking dedicated, nurturing professionals who are passionate about early childhood development and committed to maintaining a high‑quality learning environment.

Ideal Candidates Are:

Patient, nurturing, and kind Dependable and flexible Strong communicators Team‑oriented and supportive Passionate about working with infants and toddlers Minimum Qualifications (Required to Apply): Applicants must have a High School Diploma/GED PLUS one of the following: A) A completed CDA credential (or currently in the process of obtaining one) OR B) An Associate's degree or higher in a related field. Applications that do not meet these minimum education requirements will be denied.

Additionally:

One or more years of classroom experience is required. (Please make sure your resume is updated and reflects this detail) Applications with less than one year of experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities:

Implement age‑appropriate curriculum to engage infants and toddlers in meaningful learning Create lesson plans that support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development Provide a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers about children's progress and needs Collaborate with team members to maintain a cohesive, supportive classroom environment Observe, assess, and adjust teaching strategies to meet individual child needs

Key Experience Preferred:

Familiarity with Creative Curriculum Experience using the TS GOLD assessment system

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Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

teaching in a licensed child care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person