Role OverviewWe are hiring a Pre-K Childcare Lead for our Before and After School Programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of childcare professionals, ensuring the safety and engagement of children, and providing exceptional care. The role requires a positive, friendly demeanor, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
What You Will Do
The Pre-K Childcare Lead will be responsible for leading a team of childcare professionals, ensuring the safety and engagement of children, and providing exceptional care. The role requires a positive, friendly demeanor, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position is especially well-suited for parents seeking a schedule that aligns with the school day, education majors or future teachers looking for hands-on experience with children and classroom management, and retirees who enjoy staying active, mentoring children, and giving back to the community.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field.
- Child Development Associate Credential or another Office-recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period (with 1 year of experience).
- 9 Credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field with a plan of study leading to Associates or other Office recognized credential (with 2 years of experience).
- Must be medically cleared to perform all job duties and free of communicable diseases, including tuberculosis (TB).
- Demonstrates a positive, friendly demeanor with strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with children, parents, and team members.
- Dependable, punctual, and professional in conduct and appearance.
- Able to bend, stretch, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds, and meet the physical demands of working with children.
Benefits
- Employer-paid childcare for school-age children (ages 3–12) enrolled in our program on the days and during the hours you are working with us
- Telehealth, vision, and dental coverage
- AFLAC supplemental plans
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Paid sick time
- On-demand pay
- Career development and growth opportunities
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