Lead Teacher (Younger Preschool)

The Lead Teacher at Vision House Children's Village Child Care Center plays a crucial role in providing a nurturing, Christ-centered environment where children can develop positive relationships and a love of learning.

What You Will Do

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curricula, foster a safe and engaging classroom, and maintain communication with parents and staff.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Lead Teacher will enjoy a starting pay of $23.50-$27.50 per hour, a $500 hiring bonus, health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and other benefits.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a childcare setting.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Have or acquire an ECE (Early Childhood Education) Initial Certificate or equivalent, as verified in the electronic workforce registry.
• Progress toward an ECE Short Certificate within 2 years of receiving the ECE Initial Certificate.
• Proven ability in all areas of early childhood curriculum development and implementation.
• Experience in managing classroom behavior and applying positive discipline strategies.
• Food Handler's Permit.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR certification prior to start.
• Proof of negative TB test and MMR vaccine prior to start.
• Completion of 30 hours of STARS training and registration with MERIT prior to start.
• Proficiency in using early childhood education software tools.
• A love for children and a desire to impact their lives positively through education.
• Active Christian faith, with the ability to sign Vision House’s Statement of Faith.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to pass background check

Benefits

• Starting pay: $23.50-$27.50 per hour
• $500 Hiring Bonus for New Hires
• Health insurance: Medical $75–$150/month, Dental $13/month, Vision $2/month (family rates available)
• Retirement plan with up to 3% employer match
• Generous paid time off: 3 weeks vacation to start, 13 paid holidays, and 9 days of sick leave (separate from PFML & FMLA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-sponsored life insurance
• Childcare tuition assistance for Vision House programs