Infant Room Child Care Teacher

Early Childhood Teacher Honey Bee Child Development Center at Shimer Square is in growth mode and currently looking for Early Childhood Teachers to join our team! The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for the supervision and management of the classroom in accordance with the philosophy, program, and curriculum of our center to provide child care which is caring, consistent, constructive, and developmentally appropriate. You will find meaningful work in this role with the opportunity to collaborate and make a positive impact every day! !

Responsibilities:

Our ideal candidate will have a complete understanding of the Department of Children and Family Licensing standards for day care centers. You must have knowledge of the theories and principles of child development, along with an understanding of emergency procedures for first aid, fire drills, and severe weather procedures. We are looking for caring, compassionate educators who are looking to learn and grow in their position. Early Childhood Teachers will be responsible for classroom management, lesson planning, and documentation and assessment. Early Childhood Teachers will work cooperatively with their classroom co-staff to ensure children's educational and developmental needs are met in a caring and respectful way. Early Childhood Teachers will work a schedule of 37.5 hours per week Base salary: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

PTO and Sick time available on an accrual basis. Paid holiday time off 403b retirement program Medical, dental, and vision Insurance Employer paid life insurance Paid training and continuing education opportunities Child care discount for program staff

Qualifications:

Early Childhood Teachers responsible for a group of children that includes infants, toddler, or preschool-age children shall have achieved at minimum: Sixty semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six; or One year (1560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of credits from an accredited college or university with six semester or nine quarter hours in courses related directly to child care and/or child development, from birth to age six; or Completion of credentialing programs approved by the Department Must demonstrate emotional maturity when working with children Cooperation with the purposes and services of the program Show respect for children and adults Demonstrate flexibility, understanding and patience Possess good personal hygiene and a level of physical and mental health that do not interfere with child care responsibilities Show excellent listening skills, availability and responsiveness to children through frequent interactions Show sensitivity to children's socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities Must always use positive guidance and discipline techniques Must complete a pre-employment physical with TB test, must submit immunization records showing proof of Tdap and MMR vaccinations If you have a passion for service, work life balance, and enjoy working with others, we want to speak with you! !

Pay:

From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Childcare Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person