Position: Lead Teacher (Infant & Toddler Age)
Location: Tanglewood Learning Center
Reports To: Program Coordinator

Overview:
Tanglewood Learning Center is seeking passionate and dedicated Lead Teachers for our Infant, Toddler, and Afterschool programs. As a Lead Teacher, you will play an essential role in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. You will work closely with a supportive team to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum while fostering strong relationships with children and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

🌱Supervise children in the classroom at all times, ensuring their safety and well-being.

🌱Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that meets the individual needs of each child, focusing on learning through play.

🌱Collaborate with the Program Coordinator to review and make important decisions regarding the curriculum and classroom operations.

🌱Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, ensuring all materials are age-appropriate and ready for use.

🌱Complete developmental profiles for each child, conducting regular parent conferences to discuss their progress.

🌱Contribute to curriculum development and participate in weekly team meetings to ensure consistency and collaboration.

🌱Organize and maintain the classroom schedule alongside the Program Coordinator, ensuring smooth transitions and planned activities.

🌱Build strong relationships with families, providing regular updates and encouraging open communication.

🌱Ensure that all classroom policies and procedures are followed in accordance with Tanglewood Learning Center standards.

Qualifications:

✅Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (or working towards one).

✅Previous experience in early childhood education, with a focus on infants, toddlers, or afterschool care.

✅Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with both children and families.

✅Passionate about early childhood education and committed to creating a nurturing learning environment.

✅Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a collaborative, positive atmosphere.

✅Ability to adapt to a dynamic classroom environment and manage children’s needs with patience and care.

✅Must pass a background check and meet any state licensing requirements.

Why Work at Tanglewood Learning Center?

🦉Be part of a welcoming and supportive community that values educators as the heart of our center.

🦉Opportunities for professional growth and development.

🦉Competitive compensation and benefits package.

🦉Make a lasting impact on children’s lives in a nurturing, family-like environment.

🦉If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and want to be part of a growing, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us create a safe, engaging, and joyful learning environment for every child!

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Position: School-Age Coordinator
Location: Tanglewood Learning Center
Reports To: Executive Director & Director of Child Care Services

Overview:
The School-Age Coordinator is responsible for the planning, development, and operation of a high-quality School-Age Program at Tanglewood Learning Center. This role ensures that the program contributes to the growth and development of children while providing guidance, supervision, and evaluation of staff members. The School-Age Coordinator is also responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment for children, facilitating their development through planned activities, and ensuring ongoing communication with parents, school personnel, and the community.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Management & Staff Oversight

🌱Participate in interviewing and selecting staff members for the School-Age Program, alongside the Personnel Director.

🌱Supervise and evaluate both paid and volunteer School-Age staff, ensuring alignment with program goals and standards.

🌱Develop and implement ongoing in-service training programs for staff.

🌱Assist in assigning and scheduling staff to ensure appropriate coverage and smooth operation of the program.

🌱Plan and conduct regular meetings to address concerns, share updates, and foster collaboration.

🌱Lead classroom staff meetings to ensure consistency in program delivery and address staff needs.

🌱Create and execute a variety of group activities that contribute to the care, growth, and development of children in the program.

🌱Make recommendations regarding the appropriate placement of children into groups based on age, temperament, and ability.

🌱Ensure the School-Age Program aligns with state and local regulations for safety, cleanliness, and developmental appropriateness.

Classroom & Child Supervision

🌱Oversee the daily operation of School-Age classrooms, ensuring they are conducive to optimal growth and development.

🌱Monitor the physical environment of the classrooms, ensuring safety and cleanliness at all times.

🌱Teach groups of children as required, ensuring educational and recreational activities are well-organized and appropriate.

🌱Supervise and maintain records for the School-Age Program, including attendance, developmental progress, and parent-teacher conference summaries.

🌱Evaluate each child's progress and provide feedback to parents, encouraging active involvement in the program.

🌱Coordinate transportation for children as needed.

Communication & Parent Engagement

🌱Maintain regular and positive communication with parents, including scheduling individual conferences to discuss each child’s development.

🌱Keep parents informed about daily activities, their child’s progress, and any significant incidents or changes.

🌱Ensure that all written communication is reviewed by the leadership team and that verbal communication is clear and professional.

🌱Follow established procedures for reporting incidents, accidents, and illnesses to parents and relevant personnel.

Team Leadership & Community Relations

🌱Develop a professional, collaborative, and supportive environment among staff, fostering positive teamwork and professional growth.

🌱Establish and maintain positive relationships with local schools, private/public school personnel, and community members.

🌱Participate in team meetings, offering insights and suggestions for improvements in program delivery and staff training.

🌱Act as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating professionalism, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Health, Safety, & Hygiene

🌱Ensure that health and safety guidelines are adhered to, including proper handwashing, sanitation practices, and safety rules.

🌱Enforce safety procedures in the classroom and during field trips or outdoor activities.

🌱Maintain confidentiality regarding children’s personal information and development.

Policies, Professionalism, and Procedures

🌱Take responsibility for maintaining a clean and organized environment, including storage areas and common spaces.

🌱Consistently model health and safety procedures and communicate these practices to both staff and children.

🌱Ensure that all children are supervised at all times and that all areas are kept safe and conducive to play and learning.

🌱Exhibit flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changes in approach, curriculum, or classroom assignments as directed by the leadership team.

🌱Demonstrate positive, respectful, and professional interactions with children, staff, and parents, while maintaining confidentiality.

🌱Maintain a positive and professional attitude and encourage a similar approach from the rest of the team.

Interaction with Children

🌱Foster a child-oriented classroom where language development, self-expression, and social skills are actively encouraged.

🌱Encourage open-ended conversations, ask thought-provoking questions, and engage children in meaningful discussions.

🌱Incorporate developmentally appropriate activities that promote cooperation, respect, and cultural understanding.

🌱Support children in problem-solving, teamwork, and social interactions, ensuring positive experiences in group settings.

🌱Create opportunities for children to develop self-help skills and encourage independence in daily routines.

Qualifications:

✅Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

✅At least 3 years of experience in a school-age program or child care setting, with supervisory experience.

✅Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

✅Ability to assess and respond to children’s developmental and emotional needs.

✅Knowledge of state regulations and licensing requirements for school-age programs.

✅Passion for supporting the development and well-being of children in an engaging and nurturing environment.

✅Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team and foster a positive work environment.

Why Work at Tanglewood Learning Center?

🦉Be a part of a supportive, community-oriented team dedicated to making a difference in children’s lives.

🦉Opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.

🦉Competitive salary and benefits package.

🦉Make an impact in a dynamic and fun environment.

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