Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher
About Verner
For more than 20 years, Verner Center for Early Learning has been a trusted leader in early childhood education—dedicated to nurturing young children, uplifting families, and investing in the growth of staff. We believe that building a strong foundation for every child starts with a compassionate community.
At Verner, we foster a warm, collaborative work environment where every staff member is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. Through individualized mentorship and meaningful professional development, we help our team grow alongside the children and families we serve.
By joining Verner, you’ll play a key role in creating the kind of joyful, play-based, and reflective learning spaces that families know and trust. In return, we offer a generous and thoughtfully designed benefits package, including tuition assistance, paid training, mental health support, and much more. To nourish both body and mind, all staff enjoy freshly prepared, complimentary meals and snacks daily through our signature Rainbow in My Tummy nutrition program.
At Verner, your work matters—and you’ll be part of a team that’s making a difference every day.
Job Description
The Lead Teacher provides a learning experience for children that will help them develop in all domains using age and developmentally appropriate techniques. The Lead Teacher will work in conjunction with the Teacher Assistant(s).
Responsibilities
∙ Establish & maintain a safe and healthy learning environment for children, teachers and parents.
∙ Setting an emotional tone for the room that is responsive to children, parents and teachers.
∙ Assess the educational and developmental needs of each child.
∙ Planning and implementing a curriculum that will enhance the development of the children in all areas (cognitive, physical, social, emotional), with an awareness of the needs of children.
∙ Educating and supporting parents as necessary.
∙ The teacher will approach issues and problems professionally and self-reflectively, work cooperatively with colleagues, attend staff meetings, and engage in ongoing staff development.
Qualifications
∙ Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required
∙ Two years of related experience required
∙ Current CRC letter of Qualification from DCDEE is preferred
∙ Reliable transportation
∙ Excellent communication skills, especially good listening skills
∙ Ability to work as part of a team
∙ Required to lift 30lbs or more
∙ Bilingual is a plus
Benefits & Compensation
∙ Freshly prepared breakfast and lunch daily, plus snacks, free of cost
∙ Access to industry-leading one-on-one mentorship
∙ Tuition assistance for ongoing career development
∙ State of the art learning environment providing the highest quality early care
∙ Paid continuing education & training opportunities
∙ Supplement bonus through WAGES and AWARDS (education requirements)
∙ Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance after 90 days of employment
∙ Paid Parental Leave
∙ Life Insurance
∙ Short & Long term disability
∙ Matching 403(b) retirement plan
∙ 5 1/2 weeks paid time off your first year (this includes PTO and Holidays)