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Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Early Steps Learning Center
Wickliffe, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2027

About us

Early Steps Learning Center is a (Gold Rating) high quality rated child care program serving children between the ages of 6 weeks to 11 years old. We recognize that children are the most important asset for the future. Our goal is to provide excellent care and education to the families we serve. The company was established in 2003 and currently serve the communities of Wickliffe and Richmond Heights Ohio.

Seeking motivated educators to join our talented team. Company offers a high quality educational setting where the primary goal is to enhance the learning of children and while assisting in meeting educational and developmental goals.

Come join a winning team "Where Every Day is a Fun Day!"

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Position requires warm, caring and nurturing individual who has experience working with children in a formal group setting.
  • Lesson planning and continuous daily interaction with children required.
  • Communicate positively with students, parents and staff.
  • Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and collective/individual interest of its staff and student body.
  • Taking observational notes and assessments of children in daily programming
  • Remain compliant with the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) licensing requirements and Step Up to Quality (STUQ) standards

Qualifications and Skills

  • 2 years experience as a Lead teacher
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field preferred
  • CPL 2 required and CPL 3 preferred
  • Experience with Creative Curriculum and Step Up to Quality (STUQ) a plus
  • Must be flexible, energetic, with an ability to multi-task, plan, organize, and problem solve
  • Strong communication and people skills; ability to work in team environment
  • All positions require background screening and medical clearance
  • Must be able to lift and carry child up to 45 lbs

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability or national origin.

Starting Salary: $19.00-$21.00 per hour based on experience, education and training

Benefits: Available for full time employees only. We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Benefits include competitive salary, medical benefits, 401(k), child care discounts, holiday pay, and Paid Time Off (PTO). Please visit http://earlystepslearningcenter.com/careers for more information

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

  • What is your Career Pathway Level (CPL) in OCCRRA?

Education:

  • Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Classroom management: 2 years (Required)
  • Lead Teaching: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Wickliffe, OH 44092 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21

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