We have a need for a Lead Teacher in our Toddlers classroom at our Northwest Center (88th & Blondo). Monday through Friday! No nights, holidays or weekends! The hours are Monday through Friday 9am-5:30pm.

Starting pay is $19.00 - $22.00 an hour, based on experience. Our full-time staff benefits include robust holiday pay that includes pay for the work days from Christmas to New Years!

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Must have at least one year of teaching experience working in a school or licensed childcare center. This lead teacher is responsible for daily planning, management and supervision of the classroom and children. Generally, is assisted by an assistant teacher. Is responsible for ensuring that all parents, children and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed. Candidates with relevant experience working with children with a variety of medical complexities are highly preferred.

Benefits

CRCC offers an Excellent Benefit Package for full-time employees.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• CRCC-paid short & long term disability and life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday pay – Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years!
• 401k with match
• Paid on-site training and CEU's
• Referral Prorgram
• Best Care EAP Partnership

Below are examples of the impact YOU can make!

"CRCC has been nothing but a blessing to my son. He has grown and learned so much during his time with CRCC. "

"Our stressful situations were all care related, having the daily health services

have provided a place for our child to attend with nursing services."

"Knowing my child is somewhere where they are safe, understood and able to

grow has helped me be more productive during the day."

"CRCC provides a safe, welcoming place for us to bring our daughter where everyone

knows her name, appreciates her, and cares for her as if they were family."

CRCC Mission, Vision and Values

CRCC's Mission is to provide children and young adults individualized care rooted in quality education, specialized nursing, rehab therapy, and behavioral health services.

CRCC's Vision is embracing every ability, empowering every family.

CRCC's Values are Stronger Together, Commitment to Excellence, Lead with Heart, Get Stuff Done, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, Be Positive.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

· Responsible for greeting parents and guests.

· Attends and participates in staff meetings, company events, and parent meetings.

· Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans using Creative Curriculum and milestones, planning with other Step Toddler through Toddler teachers, and on your own.

· Complete assessments on milestones and create goals with parents to continue growth development.

· Completes, trains, and manages all Midwest Childcare Association Infant forms.

· Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner.

· Communicates daily with parents regarding child's daily activities. Communicating in person and through Tadpoles.

· Acknowledges the role of parents as primary caregivers by supporting their child-rearing efforts.

· Encourages parents to provide input and feedback regarding the services their child is receiving through CRCC and is a resource for information and support.

· Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and staff members.

· Is aware of each Day Health Service clients’ Plan of Care (POC) assists with client care needs as outlined in the POC.

· Communicates with members of the care team to provide coordination of services between programs to meet the needs of all clients.

· Assists with activities of daily living (ADL’s) of the clients on a daily basis and encourages independent care of self during the ADL’s.

· Assists with personal cares of clients as outlined in the POC. Personal cares may include assistance with basic hair care, dressing, and/or oral care.

· Documents daily activities, personal care aides, and activities of daily living carried out for each client’s Plan of Care on the client’s individual Personal Care Aide Plan (PCAP).

· Maintains safe, clean, and attractive classroom environment within CRCC’s mission and values.

· Follows accepted universal precaution practices, including, but not limited to: proper hand-washing techniques, appropriate use of non-latex gloves and the use of individualized items during diaper changes.

· Is aware of and follows all regulations set by Nebraska Child Care Licensing and Children’s Day Health Services Regulations.

· Recognizes and acts against hazards to safety (i.e. small and/or sharp objects).

· Other duties may be assigned by Site Director or Assistant Site Director.

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or equivalent per childcare regulations.

· One year experience working as a lead infant teacher in a school or licensed childcare center required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in education or a related field preferred.

· Ability to adhere to work schedules.

· Possesses understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members.

· Is able to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide training including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstration signed by a Registered Nurse as required by Children’s Day Health Services Regulations.

· Is able to complete Positive Behavioral Supports and Crisis Intervention and Safety Training provided by CRCC.

· Must be able to complete 24 education hours (CEU) if working 34-40 hours per week, 12 education hours (CEU) if working 20-34 hours per week, 6 education hours (CEU) if working less than 20 hours per week, each year.

· Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor.

· Able to read and understand written plans.

· Must be agile enough to perform the job as a caretaker of young clients.

· Ability to lift up to fifty pounds and practices 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary.

· Must meet agency’s conditions of employment regarding health status and clearance with the Nebraska Child Abuse/Neglect Central Registry and/or Adult Abuse/Neglect Registry, the Nebraska State Patrol, criminal background check, and fingerprinting.