Infant​/Toddler Lead Teacher

Overview

Isle of Hope Baptist Child Development Center is seeking a committed Early Childhood professional to work in a faith based Childcare Center. Applicant must organize and lead faith-based curriculum and prayer. Applicant must be knowledgeable in Early Childhood Education. We are looking for someone who loves children and understands their developmental stages. We are a small school with a strong family feel.

We care for our children in a loving, encouraging atmosphere. Our center is on a beautiful property!

Mission Statement:
To care for your child in a loving, Christian atmosphere. We want our Center to be the child s "home away from home." By nurturing children in a safe, loving, Christian environment, we want to teach good manners and honesty to help establish responsibility and self-esteem as they play, learn, and grow.

• As lead teacher, applicant would be required to make and carry out lesson plans that meet State Standards.
• Teach what is on their lesson plans weekly, not just free play.
• Love and care for the children in their class while maintaining a safe, stimulating classroom.
• Be able to lift children, achieve child s eye level, change diapers, supervise outdoor activities in the sun, heat, and cold multiple times a day per State Standards.
• Interact with children on the floor and in chairs of various heights, communicate clearly with children, parents and staff; yelling will not be permitted.
• Assist children during lunch and naptime, make sure children are changed regularly and kept clean.
• Use Procare.
• Deep clean their classroom daily, to include disinfecting, sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.
• Keep accurate records of each child s development.
• Work well with our team of teachers and assistants and maintain a professional attitude while at work.

• Lead teachers must have one of the following: A Child Development Associate credential (CDA), a Technical Certificate of Credit in Early Childhood (TCC), or an Associate s Degree or Higher in Early Childhood Education.
• CPR and First Aid training and 10-hour Health & Safety within 90 days of hire.
• Willing to follow our mission statement and lead by example.
• Ability to work FT, Monday through Friday.
• Reliable transportation.
• Dress professionally at all times.
• Cell phones or ear pods are not acceptable unless required for reporting.
• Pass a background check.

Our center is NOT a babysitting service, but a teaching facility.

• 1+ years of experience in ECE
• A soft and calming voice
• Positive and upbeat personality
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to work professionally

• Paid time off (once qualified).
• Monday - Friday work week.
• Paid holidays after you have met qualifications.
• Weekly pay by direct deposit.
• Vision, Dental and Life Insurance optional after 90 days.