Preschool/Daycare Lead Teacher

Job Summary

Growing with Grace Preschool & Daycare is a Christian preschool dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We are looking for a joyful, compassionate, and dependable Lead Teacher to join our team! We are seeking someone who has a genuine love for children and a passion for helping them learn while reflecting the love of Christ through kindness, patience, and everyday interactions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate lessons and activities that promote children's social, emotional, cognitive, and motor development.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.
• Foster a love of learning through hands-on exploration, play, and meaningful interactions.
• Maintain positive, professional communication with parents regarding their child's growth and daily experiences.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management while guiding children with patience, consistency, and encouragement.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom that meets health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff to provide the highest quality care and education.
• Observe and support each child's individual developmental needs while celebrating their progress.

What We're Looking For

• A joyful, positive attitude and a genuine love for working with young children.
• Patience, kindness, and the ability to treat every child with dignity and respect.
• Strong leadership and classroom management skills.
• Dependability, organization, and excellent communication skills.
• A team player who partners well with families and coworkers.
• A heart for creating a safe, inclusive environment where children feel loved, encouraged, and inspired to learn.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a preschool, childcare, or early childhood education setting.
• A strong understanding of child development and a passion for creating engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences.
• The ability to plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, and motor development.
• Strong classroom management skills with a patient, positive, and encouraging approach to guiding children's behavior.
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to building positive relationships with families and coworkers.
• An organized, dependable individual who can maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment.
• The ability to meet the unique needs of each child and create an inclusive environment where every child can succeed.
• CPR and First Aid certification is preferred. If you are not currently certified, we are happy to help you obtain the required training after hire.
• Experience working with children who have diverse learning needs is appreciated but not required.

If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $15.75 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Child Care: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Joplin, MO 64804 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17