Early Childhood Teacher

Summary

Our team of teachers are responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. This person must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. We are looking for a patient, caring and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team to work with children and their families in a friendly environment. A qualified candidate would have at least 9 credits and some experience working in a center. We provide a fun environment with happy children and friendly families.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• The ability and motivation to work and interact with children, families and other teachers on our team.
• Be able to work full time 30 hours a week 9:00am-5:00pm.

Requirements

 Minimum of 6 months of professional child care experience.

   Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

   High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

   A strong understanding of child development.

   Child CPR and First Aid certification (willing to pay and certify)

   Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

   Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

 

Nice To Haves

Ideally we are seeking someone that has 9 ECE credits or is currently in school for ECE. We can assist with any schooling and training on site.

Benefits

We offer great pay, paid training, paid ECE college credits, sick time, vacation time, paid workshop hours, SIMPLE IRA retirement benefits with match program, a fun environment, and free tuition for your own child to be enrolled at our center.

Job Type: Full-time and we offer up to $20.00 an hour starting pay based on experience.

About Us

Colorful Apples Learning Center, LLC. has a philosophy that each child is unique and learns through a variety of hands on experiences. We strongly believe in creativity, imagination, and activities that allow growth and expression of each young child's individuality. We encourage children to be creative, personable and to work well with others and individually. We ask that parents play an active role in assisting children in self-help skills such as dressing, feeding, hygiene and daily activities to aid in each child's independence. Our staff act as role models and nurture your child by contributing their own personalities and experiences to the centers as a whole.