Oregon
Job Description Summary Villa's Childcare Center is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment, developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, and fostering the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of children. This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to upholding our center's mission of providing high-quality childcare and education. The Lead Teacher will supervise and collaborate with assistant teachers, maintain classroom safety and organization, and build positive relationships with children, families, and staff. Key Responsibilities: • Plan and implement creative, developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities., • Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children., • Supervise and mentor assistant teachers to ensure smooth classroom operations., • Maintain clear and respectful communication with families and staff., • Ensure compliance with state licensing standards, health, and safety regulations. Join us at Villa’s Childcare Center and make a lasting impact in the lives of children and their families! Duties • Curriculum Planning and Implementation:, • Develop and execute daily lesson plans that align with the developmental needs and interests of the children., • Incorporate creative and interactive activities that foster learning, exploration, and growth., • Adapt teaching methods to accommodate the individual needs of each child., • Classroom Management:, • Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment., • Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times., • Establish and enforce classroom rules to promote positive behavior and respect., • Child Development and Assessment:, • Observe and document children’s progress, strengths, and areas for improvement., • Conduct developmental assessments and communicate findings with parents during conferences or as needed., • Provide support and strategies to help children reach developmental milestones., • Leadership and Collaboration:, • Guide and mentor assistant teachers, ensuring teamwork and effective classroom operations., • Model professionalism, patience, and positivity for staff and children., • Collaborate with other teachers and the center's administration to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment., • Family Engagement:, • Build and maintain strong relationships with families through regular communication., • Provide updates on children’s progress, daily activities, and any concerns or achievements., • Encourage family involvement in classroom activities, events, and parent-teacher conferences., • Health, Safety, and Compliance:, • Ensure all children are supervised and accounted for at all times., • Follow all licensing regulations and Villa’s Childcare Center policies., • Maintain a clean and sanitized classroom, including toys, equipment, and learning materials., • Professional Development:, • Participate in ongoing training and workshops to stay updated on best practices in early childhood education., • Maintain required certifications, such as CPR, First Aid, and continuing education credits., • Administrative Responsibilities:, • Maintain accurate attendance, incident reports, and other required documentation., • Assist with the enrollment process and orientation for new children and families., • Attend staff meetings and contribute to the center’s overall success., • Creative and Inclusive Practices:, • Foster an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages inclusion., • Use creative teaching strategies to engage children of all abilities and backgrounds., • Other Duties as Assigned:, • Support other classrooms and teachers as needed., • Participate in center-wide events and activities., • Contribute ideas to enhance the quality of the childcare program. Requirements Qualifications: • Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education (preferred 3+ years)., • Registry Level (Wisconsin Early Childhood Career Levels) 12 or higher preferred., • Strong organizational and leadership skills., • Passion for early childhood education and child development., • Willing to take additional regulatory training. Benefits • Paid holidays, • Paid Vacation