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Lead Teacher

Hopes & Dreams Preschool and Daycare
Youngstown, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 12/8/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at Hopes & Dreams Preschool and Daycare?

Hopes & Dreams has a Gold rating through Step Up to Quality. We pride ourselves with giving children a quality education in a loving atmosphere.

For this position, we are looking for the following qualities:

  • Full time position M-F with availability between 8:30AM- 5:00PM
  • Must have high school diploma or equivalent
  • It is not required, but a college degree or Preschool CDA is preferred
  • Must be able to pass BCI and FBI background check
  • Must be willing to take CPR and First Aid within 90 days of start date
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Patience and compassion
  • Energetic and has a love for children
  • Works well with others, teamwork
  • Willing to take professional development classes
  • Willing to do projects, art, songs, and engage with children
  • Create weekly lesson plans
  • Implement behavior management techniques
  • Assist children with daily needs (diaper changes, feeding, etc.)
  • Basic daily cleaning and weekly deep cleaning
  • Is able to actively supervise all ages of children and lift 40 lbs
  • Willing to learn and follow ODJFS and SUTQ rules and regulations

Benefits of working at Hopes & Dreams

  • We are closed on weekends and major holidays
  • Employee discount on childcare
  • Annual raises
  • Paid vacation after working 1 year
  • Bonus for completing training
  • We pay for your CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease and Child Abuse classes

Please submit your resume for consideration. Thank you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $80,000

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