One Year Old- Lead Teacher
$35,360–$35,360 year
On-site · Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Lead Teacher for a One-Year-Old Classroom focused on establishing a structured yet flexible daily schedule, implementing the school curriculum with consistency, supporting children through patient guidance and family collaboration, and creating a nurturing, engaging classroom that promotes independence and development. The role emphasizes strong communication with families and staff, positive behavior guidance, collaboration with co-teachers and support staff, proactive initiative to identify classroom needs, adherence to state licensing, health, and safety requirements, and a passionate, energetic, proactive, and team-oriented approach to early childhood education. Ideal candidates hold an Associate’s degree or higher in a related field or a current CDA credential, with ongoing enrollment in degree programs as applicable; the position offers benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Required Qualifications
- An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (Preferred), Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field
- An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field (Preferred), including 18 semester hours of coursework related to children from birth to age 8
- A current CDA (Child Development Associate) or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
- Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or related field
- Current CDA (Child Development Associate) or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
- Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or related field
- 18 semester hours of coursework related to children from birth to age 8 (if applicable)
- All candidates must meet one or more of the qualifications listed in the description (Preferred)
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