SCDC Lead Educator Toddlers

Job Details: Job Location: Spellman Child Development Center

• Omaha , NE, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Early Childhood Education Position Title: Lead Teacher Shift: Mon
• Fri, 8:30-5:30 Pay: 48,000+ (Based on Education and Experience) About CSI Since 1892, CSI has championed children and families by providing safe, nurturing spaces where they can thrive. Our mission is to put the well-being of children first and be a voice for the voiceless. We are looking for someone who has a mind full of wonder and a heart-filled desire to work with little humans! We’re on a mission to champion what’s best for each child and family. As an Lead Educator, you’ll be an essential part of our team.

Your responsibilities

would include supervising and coordinating daily classroom activities, providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children, and fostering healthy development through structured learning. In short, our Lead Educator will ensure children are engaged, safe, and thriving in their early educational journey. Summary and Responsibilities We are looking for an Lead Educator to act as CSI’s newest team member.

This person will be responsible for: Helping children discover new interests through day-to-day lessons, activities, and social interactions. Developing and encouraging age-appropriate learning and socialization to ensure children learn basic skills and concepts, such as communication, manners, and sharing. Modeling strong communication skills including grammar, enunciation, and developing language skills Keeping daily records related to the care and progress of each child.

Providing direct supervision and ensuring safety and engagement during activities and outings. Communicating effectively with parents, sharing information, discussing concerns, and facilitating conferences. Maintaining a safe, structured, and organized learning environment. Do you think you’d be a good fit for this role?

Ideally, you are: 3+ years of experience in early childhood education or child development A strong communicator between staff, clients, and their caregivers. Observant of individual developmental stages and growth of children. Certified in First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain certification upon hire). Possess some knowledge of child developmental stages, classroom management, and licensing requirements.

At least 19 years of age and hold a Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Child Development Associate (CDA) credential OR equivalent (12 higher education credits in early childhood education, early childhood special education, elementary education, and/or child development); OR have a high school diploma/GED and willing to complete a CDA or equivalent accreditation withing 12 months.

Bonus Points Experience working in a licensed childcare center. Bilingual abilities are a plus! What You’ll Get: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation and sick accruals starting day one 401(k) matching up to 5% and fully vested right away 10 paid holidays per year Referral Bonuses Tuition reimbursement Discounted, On-Site Childcare Tuition Birthing (up to 6 weeks) & non-birthing (up to 2 weeks) leave at full pay NO NIGHTS AND NO WEEKENDS The opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking culture!

Be a positive influence on young lives and apply today! Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Child Saving Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Accommodation Statement Child Saving Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources to discuss their needs. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Duties and responsibilities

may be modified at any time to meet organizational needs.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree or higher in early childhood education preferred, or a related field (early childhood special education, elementary education, social work, nursing, psychology, human development and the family, family and consumer sciences, child/youth development or mental health/counseling) OR
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in an alternative field with at least 36 credits in early childhood education, early childhood special education, elementary education and/or child development OR
• State public school certification to practice as a teacher for children age birth to 8 years
• A minimum of 6 months early childhood education experience.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must possess knowledge of the following: o Developmental stages, o Effective childcare discipline management, o Appropriate parent and child communication, o Effective classroom environments specific to ages/stages, o Standards for high quality care and licensing and accreditation requirements, and, o Basic first aid and CPR or ability to attain certificates in those areas.
• Demonstrate the following personal characteristics: o Patience, o Affection for children supervised, o Ability to provide continuity of care for children, o Energy, o Ability to nurture children, o Flexibility, o Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, o Ability to multi-task, and o Strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong direct service skills including: o Ability to interact with clients with sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural and socioeconomic characteristics in the service population, o A commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems, o A belief in a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person, o A conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change, o The ability to establish a respectful relationship with persons served to help them gain skills and confidence, o The ability to collaborate with other personnel and/or service providers or professionals, and o The capacity to maintain a helping role and to intervene appropriately to meet service goals and set appropriate limits.
• Ability to observe skill levels and translate this to goals and development.
• Ability to observe a group as a whole, while also interacting with an individual.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and safety and program manuals.
• Ability to write daily reports and lesson plans.
• Ability to speak effectively with parents and other employees of the agency.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with children, parents, and coworkers.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Vehicle Requirements:
• Own transportation that meets agency vehicle inspection requirements.
• Valid driver’s license with no more than 6 points.
• Proof of insurance that meets agency requirements. Environment:
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the center is usually noisy due to the number of children.
• Employee may be required to change diapers, etc. and may encounter body fluids and must practice Universal Precautions.
• Position often involves running after children, reaching, bending, stooping, etc. Physical Requirements:
• Ability to: sit, stand, and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear within normal limits and close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to run after children, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work extensively with children. Child Saving Institute (CSI) is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals and takes steps to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.