Lead Childcare Teacher

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Position:
Lead Teacher at The Growing Years of Cary, licensed childcare center.

Base pay range: $17.00/hr - $19.00/hr actual pay based on skills and experience.

• High school diploma.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, or at least 12 credits of early childhood education or equivalent.
• Ability to pass all background checks.
• Preferred: previous experience working with infants or pre‑K.
• Shift: Monday to Friday.

• Competitive pay.
• Paid training, including enhanced career and professional development.
• Generous benefits package—dental, medical, vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Childcare discounts.
• Positive workplace culture.
• Open door policy.
• Shirts and swag for teachers.

• Prepare lesson plans one week in advance using current curriculum guides.
• Implement lesson plans/curriculum weekly covering all child development areas; use parent communication app efficiently.
• Establish professional rapport with each family to deliver quality care.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of each child, respond to emotional needs; maintain a clean, safe, and appropriately decorated classroom.
• Maintain child assessment and portfolio; conduct biannual parent/teacher conferences in November and May.
• Physical ability: sit, stand, walk, run, climb stairs; lift up to 40 lbs.; meet all physical requirements.
• Carry out daily classroom responsibilities relating to children’s care.

We encourage candidates with a positive attitude, love for children, and desire to work in a fun, professional environment to apply. Join our talent network if you’re not ready to apply yet.

The Growing Years is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate discrimination against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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