Lead Educator, Early Childhood Education

Job overview

The Lead Educator, Early Childhood Education role is onsite in Altoona, IA, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Pay is $16–$18 per hour. Yellow Brick Road’s mission is to create warm, inclusive environments where children, families, and staff can thrive. This role provides a nurturing learning environment that supports children’s development and lifelong learning. The educator plans and implements play-based activities, observes student progress, and works with families and colleagues to tailor support and maintain a safe, positive classroom.

What you'll do

• Implement play-based, age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with early learning standards
• observe and document student development
• maintain a safe, positive classroom and clean and sanitize classroom areas
• communicate with families about student progress
• collaborate with colleagues and participate in professional development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead educator

early childhood education

altoona ia

yellow brick road

full-time

monday–friday

child development

play-based learning

curriculum planning

family communication

classroom management

$16–$18/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• employee childcare discount
• professional development.

Why this role

Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends; employee childcare discount; health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off and holidays; ongoing professional development.

About the employer

Yellow Brick Road is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.