Child Care Lead Teacher - St. Matthew Early Learning Center
On-siteCedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Provide care for infant to Pre-K children by implementing daily lesson plans, setting up learning centers, and supervising activities while maintaining constant awareness of assigned students. Serve as the primary liaison between families and the classroom, acknowledging arrivals and departures, and developing positive relationships with parents, parishioners, and staff. Uphold Catholic values and center mission by articulating goals to stakeholders, modeling appropriate behavior, and fostering a respectful, ethical work environment. Ensure child safety through consistent rule enforcement, basic first aid, and proper equipment operation while maintaining a clean, organized facility. Coordinate with the director and classroom teachers to execute activity plans and support continuous quality improvement across all center operations.
Required Qualifications
- Per DHS, must be 16 years of age
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to families and other employees of the center/preschool
- Able to solve minor problems
- Attitude of joy and helpfulness
- Flexibility with changing priorities and processes
- Able to remain calm under pressure while handling common inquiries, complaints, or identifying emergent situations
- Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team
- Able to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
- Lifts and moves items up to 50 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- Practicing Catholic preferred
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