[ Lead Teacher -- Early Childhood Education | $17--$19/hr]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""} Early Steps Learning Center | Richmond Heights & Wickliffe, Ohio [Early Steps Learning Center is seeking an experienced and passionate ]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}Lead Teacher[ to lead a classroom in a licensed early childhood education setting. This role is ideal for an educator who is confident in curriculum implementation, classroom management, and mentoring assistant teachers.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""} [As a Lead Teacher, you will play a key role in preparing children for kindergarten while ensuring compliance with ]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS)[ and ]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}Step Up To Quality (SUTQ)[ standards.]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ### [? Why This Role Stands Out]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""} - $17--$19 per hour (based on experience) - [Leadership role with classroom ownership]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""} - [Supportive team and collaborative culture]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""} - [Opportunity to make a lasting impact during critical early learning years]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""} - Full-time benefits package available - [Work with a center committed to quality, compliance, and child outcomes]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ### [ What You'll Do]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""} - [Plan and implement ]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}age-appropriate curriculum[ aligned with ]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""}Ohio Early Learning Standards - [Create a structured, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""} - [Lead, mentor, and support Assistant Teachers]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""} - [Promote literacy, social-emotional development, and foundational learning]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""} - [Maintain classroom documentation and licensing requirements]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""} - [Build positive relationships with families and communicate student progress]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""} - [Ensure compliance with ]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""}ODJFS health, safety, and licensing regulations - [Model best practices in early childhood education]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif;="" font-size:="" 12pt"=""} ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ### [? What We're Looking For]{segoe="" ui",="" tahoma,="" sans-serif"=""} Required: []{seg=""}