Lead Educator

Yellow Brick Road Early Childhood Development Center
Any Location, IA
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Lead Educator provides a nurturing, positive, and innovative learning environment where young children can thrive and develop essential skills for lifelong success. Through effective communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning, our educators play a pivotal role in fostering a love for learning, promoting social and emotional development, and laying the foundation for academic achievement.

What You Will Do

Develop and implement weekly play-based, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities, observe and assess child development, maintain accurate documentation, establish a positive classroom culture, manage classroom behavior, and provide daily communication with parents.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We're looking for someone who is energized by purpose, connection, and meaningful work, and who can invest in their growth and celebrate what makes them exceptional. Our ideal candidate has demonstrated experience working with young children, knowledge of early childhood development principles, and strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience working with young children in a licensed early childhood education setting
  • Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
  • Willingness to undergo background checks and meet state licensing requirements
  • Valid CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of employment
  • Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 65lbs
  • Initiative and a 'can do!' attitude
  • Flexibility and open-minded mindset
  • Ability to regularly use technology such as Microsoft Office and online lesson planning

Benefits

  • Ongoing Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Employee Childcare Discount
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