Part Time | Child Care Lead Teacher

• Care for and ensure safety of all children in our play-based care room (ages 2-12)
• Participate in advertising efforts to increase awareness of Patch childcare services among parents as needed (e.g. in-person enrollment events, parent outreach, etc.)
• Respond to dynamics and tricky behaviors in the care room with kindness and age-appropriate conflict management skills
• Communicate respectfully with the children's parents to share regular updates, and contact them in the case of an emergency
• Create curriculum and plan activities to lead with children
• Collect and manage paperwork and other records for parents and children as needed
• Collaborate with other teachers, Center Director(s), and staff members to create an optimal care environment that is clean, safe, inclusive, and fun
• Meet with Center Director(s) on a regular basis for check-ins.
• Other duties as assigned

• At least 1 year of experience working with children in a daycare, preschool, or similar setting as Lead Teacher (e.g. does not include babysitting or nannying)
• Knowledge of child development stages and age-appropriate learning techniques
• Understanding of health, hygiene, and safety standards for children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially with children and parents
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage classroom activities effectively
• Patience, empathy, and ability to handle challenging behaviors and tricky situations with a positive and constructive approach
• Teamwork and collaboration skills to work effectively with other childcare providers and staff as-needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect for children, families, and colleagues
• Comfort with modern technologies and tools used for communicating with parents and staff
• Flexibility and adaptability to programmatic changes
• First Aid and CPR certification (we can support completion of these prior to start date)

• More than 2 years of experience as Lead Teacher of a classroom or as Center Director
• Curriculum and lesson planning experience
• Experience being alone in a classroom with children of different ages, including school-age children
• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Relevant certifications in early childhood education, such as Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
• Understanding of diverse learning styles and the ability to tailor teaching approaches accordingly

• Free First Aid / CPR training and certification
• Weekly paychecks
• Flexible days off

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