Early Childhood - Teacher

Summary

Do you love working with children? Would you prefer a hands-on job with smiling faces over sitting at a computer screen all day? You are in luck! Our childcare center strives to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. We prioritize the well-being and development of each child in our care and prioritize building strong relationships with their families. We offer competitive wages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Our program also places a strong emphasis on work-life balance for our staff, ensuring that they have the support and resources needed to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Joining our team means being part of a supportive and dedicated community that is committed to providing high-quality care for children. Some of the positions we seek to fill at our center are listed below:

• Lead After school Care Teacher
• Lead Infant Teacher
• Assistant Infant and Toddler Teacher

What's great about working here?

• Complimentary or reduced-rate childcare for your children
• Family-oriented position with adaptable hours
• We prioritize your growth! You'll gain training and professional development alongside your colleagues
• Feeling appreciated, including ongoing teacher recognition throughout the year
• A clear career trajectory
• Engaging and imaginative workplace
• Daily outdoor activities
• Well-maintained and hygienic facility with strict health protocols
• Consistent working hours
• Numerous celebrations throughout the year
• No evening or weekend shifts
• Supportive, family-like work culture
• Enjoying your day with incredible children
• Making an impact through purposeful work

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 accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Positive, reliable work ethic
• Passionate about working with children
• Meets/exceeds licensing requirements including:
• TB Test
• Background Check
• Health Screening
• Physical ability to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in early childhood education or related field
• Hold CDA or other associate's degree or higher
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification
• Current Medication Administration Training (MAT)

Benefits

• Child Care Discounts
• Career Path
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Healthy Work/Life Balance