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Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher- Full-Time, Full-Year
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$34,468 / year median in Ohio
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Grow Infants. Grow Families. Grow Futures. Miami Valley Child Development Centers (MVCDC) is seeking an Early Head Start Lead Teacher to lead a classroom serving infants and toddlers ages 0-3 during the most critical years of development. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally responsive environment that supports early learning and healthy attachment. You will implement curriculum aligned with Head Start standards, guide daily routines, and individualize care to meet each child's unique needs. As the classroom leader, you will mentor support staff, model best practices in infant-toddler care, and build strong partnerships with families to promote growth at home and in the classroom. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact from the very beginning of a child's journey.