Early Childhood Group Lead Teacher-Float Position

Job Description:

Little Lambs Learning Center is currently hiring for a full-time position as an Early Childhood Group Lead Teacher Float. We are a high-quality, Christian, private preschool and childcare center, caring for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. We have provided top-quality care and early education in Grand Junction since 2010. ECE Teacher Float Position responsibilities include : Must be able to work with a variety of age groups Primarily a "floater" filling in for absent teachers, providing lunch breaks, and covering maternity leaves The ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers, and administrators Handles routine situations with good judgment, flexibility, and good humor Ensure the health and safety of all students at all times Maintain a peaceful, calm demeanor at all times Establishes and maintains a friendly, supportive rapport with the parents Maintain positive, open communication with families and provide a daily report of their child's day Maintain constant supervision of all children assigned to their care Support teachers with a clean and orderly classroom environment Works in harmony with other staff and shows enthusiasm toward the job; is a team player Facilitate children's exploration and discovery of knowledge with classroom materials. Supports and implements the educational program in both classroom activities and routines Exhibit professionalism in attendance, dress, demeanor, and policies Provides a positive, loving, and nurturing environment for the children

Requirements:

Early Childhood Teacher certified (if unsure about qualification status, please submit resume and the Director will verify certification status) You could phrase it more clearly as: Candidates must hold a Level 2 credential in PDIS or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Proof of the credential or degree must be provided at the time of the interview. Or, for a job posting:

Required Qualifications:

Level 2 credential in PDIS or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).Verification of the credential or degree is required before or during the interview process. Patience and a love for working with young children Communicates well with co-workers and families Previous experience working with young children preferred Comfortable working in a Christian environment Must pass a background check Ability to lift up to 50 pounds This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break. (If covering for a teacher's maternity leave or other absence, then hours may change based on that teacher's schedule.)

Benefits :

Tuition reimbursement for those seeking a teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education 2 weeks annual PTO Paid Holidays Off Child Care Benefits - employee's child receives free childcare Paid membership to Appleton Clinics for the employee and child

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Ability to

Commute:

Grand Junction, CO 81505 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Grand Junction, CO 81505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person