Description
The Lead Teacher provides care and education for a group of children as part of a teaching team, supporting curriculum planning and implementation. The role includes maintaining a safe and healthy environment, supervising children, promoting physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and literacy development, communicating with families, and collaborating with staff and leadership. An associate’s degree in early childhood education or a closely related field is required, while a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field is preferred. The position requires background checks, fingerprinting, and a drug test before hire, and compensation is based on Sheltering Arms salary schedules.
