Basic Qualifications for All Employees:

- A basic love for children and commitment to teaching.

-Must be at least 18 years old.

-A desire to work cooperatively as a team to accomplish the goals of the Early Learning Center.

Lead Teacher

As a Lead Teacher at LWELC, you will be expected to manage the overall operation of the classroom, which includes (but is not limited to):

* Assist the director and other staff in maintaining a safe and clean learning environment on a daily basis.

*Designing developmentally appropriate curriculum and lesson plans.

* Mentor part time teachers in a caring and cooperative harmony.

* Develop and build parental rapport with positive and professional relationships.

* Ensure safety and health of children by providing a consistent, positive, and caring environment to children in care.

* Implement the developmental assessment to determine each child's strength as well as determine areas they may need extra help.

*Develop lesson plans/ gather materials and supplies in advance for daily activities.

*Light cleaning duties/gathering dishes after meals

*EOE

Skills:

· Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

· Team work skills

· The ability to multitask and take on different roles

· Leadership Skills

· Customer Service skills in interactions with parents and guardians

· Knowledge/experience in child development (preferred)

Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.

2. Pediatric CPR and First-Aid Certified, or willing to obtain.

AND need to meet 1 of the 3 requirements listed below to be considered Lead Qualified per KDHE requirements.

· 6 months of experience in a licensed Child Care Center (ages 12 months to 2.5 years)

OR

- 12.5 observation hours in a licensed Child Care Center, ages 12 months to 2.5 years, (or willing to obtain observation hours during first week of employment) AND 10 Clock Hours or willing to obtain

OR

· 3 credit hours of relevant courses and 3 months experience (ages 12 months to 2.5 years) in a licensed Child Care Center.

OR

· CDA (Child Development Associate)

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift (Monday-Friday)

Ability to Commute:

• Manhattan, KS 66502 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Manhattan, KS 66502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person