KinderCare at Edy Ridge Elementary is seeking a Lead Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging classroom for young children. In this role, you will design and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons, support social-emotional growth, and maintain a safe, inclusive environment. You'll partner with families, track developmental milestones, and adapt curriculum to individual needs. As a leader in the classroom, you'll mentor assistants, model best practices, and collaborate with center staff. KinderCare offers a supportive, growth-minded culture with opportunities to advance your early childhood education career. Responsibilities Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate lessons and activities Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive classroom environment Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress Communicate regularly with families about child growth and classroom activities Adapt curriculum to meet individual learning needs and styles Lead and mentor assistant teachers and classroom staff Implement center policies, health, and safety procedures Support children's social-emotional development and positive behavior Collaborate with colleagues on program improvements and events Maintain classroom organization, materials, and documentation Required Skills Lesson planning for early childhood education Classroom management Child observation and assessment Early childhood curriculum implementation Parent and family communication Knowledge of child development milestones Behavior guidance and social-emotional support Health, safety, and licensing compliance Team leadership and staff mentoring Recordkeeping and documentation