Lead Infant Teacher

Hour Kids is seeking an experienced and reliable Lead teacher to join our team.

We are in search of someone that is passionate about child development and early education. Our ideal candidate is someone that genuinely wants to grow professionally. Staff support of our mission is imperative and could lead to further opportunities as we grow.

The Lead will work with our small group of toddlers and manage parent communication and supervision of infant room support staff. We are seeking a DHS Rule 3 qualified person with at least 1+ years experience as a lead teacher. Others may be considered based on education and experience in a previous center.

Exceptionally qualified candidates will have an AS or BA in Early Childhood or Child Development. A candidate with 16 college credits, or 20 quarter credits in Early Childhood (or similar field), as well as have at least 6 consecutive months of classroom experience will also be considered. Less qualified, but ‘willing to grow with us’ candidates can have either credits in another field plus classroom experience as an Aide, or have worked as an Assistant Teacher or Experienced Aide in another center to be eligible for consideration.

Compensation is competitive but based on qualifications.

Benefits include:

*Access to COVID-19 vaccine, for all childcare workers.

*Our Lead teachers receive deeply discounted childcare.

*After 90 days of successful employment, the staff child care rate drops even further. After 1 year of consecutive, satisfactory employment, child care can become free based on individual circumstances.

*Paid Training, paid professional development

*Staff incentives: employee of the month, merit based increases, promotion

After 90 days; Paid breaks, Reimbursed CPR/First Aid Certifications, PTO accrual

*Supplemental benefits offered through AFLAC: Dental, Vision, STD, Retirement, Life Insurance

Why work for Hour Kids?

Hour Kids is a growing company that is independently owned and operated. We offer a 3 star Parent Aware rated program for school readiness.

We are a small, close-knit staff that communicates well, respects one another and has fun with the children in a professional and positive environment. Our clients put their full trust in us and we meet their high expectations.

We genuinely enjoy helping children grow and learn, we are hoping for someone with similar values and skills. We are in search of qualified candidates that see themselves with long-term potential. We strive to have an atmosphere that is welcoming, inclusive and values our team with work perks and recognition.