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Childcare Lead Teacher (Full-Time)

SMALL HANDS BIG DREAMS
SMALL HANDS BIG DREAMS Salary
Chagrin Falls, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026

It is the perfect time of year to join our team and fall in love with teaching 🍃🍎🍂

Small Hands Big Dreams is not your average daycare! This fall our growing early learning team is looking to hire a Lead Teacher who is passionate about nurturing and growing young minds. We need a dedicated, energetic and creative individual who is experienced in caring for children and who understands the importance of quality early childhood education.  

Small Hands Big Dreams Child Care Center has nearly 25 years of the highest ranked quality rating in the state, delivering only the best childcare and education. As an assistant teacher you can help to set the foundation for our future. Work within a company that has been voted by their employees for multiple years as an employer of choice. 

Small Hands Big Dreams provides a flexible, fun and family focused atmosphere with many levels of support. You become part of a team who demonstrates integrity, innovation, and passionate customer service. 

Responsibilities Include:

  • Health and safety of children

Prepares and implements hands-on activities

Actively supervises the children at all times

  • Daily communication (verbal, send pictures, videos, messages)

Builds strong family relationships through goal setting and engagement in classroom activities

  • professionalism

Teamwork skills

Punctual

Enrolls in and completes training through training platforms

Appropriate interactions, dress, communication

Notes and Added Benefits

When you join the Small Hands Big Dreams team, it is more than just a job. You join a family--a group of people who support you and help you grow. You become part of a group of coworkers who turn into friends and a team of difference makers. You will be bonded by purple!

            -Earn time off from day 1: 80 hours in your first year            -Birthday and Holidays paid (and a bonus of day after thanksgiving!)            -Maternity & Paternity Leave            -Health and Wellness (fitness) reimbursement            -Medical, Dental, Vision, Life            -401 K            -Time on the clock to create your own activity plan and keep up on paperwork            -company sponsored fun events and learning opportunities            -incentive bonus pay- get extra money for a job well done            -coffee, water, tea and home cooked meals -apron provided-wear whatever you want professionally and then an apron is provided to protect your clothing. Opportunities to earn some logo wear too

Qualifications:

Ideal characteristics:

    • Has experience working with young children and some coursework in early childhood, education (or a related field) CPL 1,2 or 3 ( wage is assigned based on years of experience and education/training documented in OCCRRA
    • Ready to lend a helping hand and work as a team
    • Supports families through daily communication and engagement
    • Joins in on fun- singing and dancing
    • Commits to watching students grow through the whole year (longevity)
    • Provides social and emotional support and healthy relationships
    • Professional and committed to quality
    • Motivated and holds true to what you say you will do (integrity)

 

Salary : $16 - $19

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