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KM
Kids Matter Learning Center
Childcare Educator
Job Description
Job description: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K3 & Pre-K4
Teachers:
Starting Pay $12.00 / Hour Starting pay $14.00 for those who have an active CDA. We are looking for a qualified, dependable Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A teacher must have a great love and patience for children. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. Teacher Responsibilities Develop a careful and creative program suitable for children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) Organize nap and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Communicate with supervisors and directors regularly to understand the children's background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Maintain a positive attitude Teacher Skills Excellent understanding of the principles of child development Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to act as mediator between children Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen CPR and First Aid Certification required. Must be obtained within 30 days of hiring. CDA (Preferred but not required) Must be willing to obtain.NOTE:
MUST be able to pass a background check, drug test, & TB test. Teachers with a CDA have the eligibility to make more per hour . This is a full time position that requires working Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts One 15 min break and one 30 min lunch break daily. Training is provided for new employeesJob Type:
Full-time Work Location:
In personJob Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary Pay:
$12.00 - $14.00 per hourExperience:
Teaching:
1 year (Preferred)Childcare:
1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)Work Location:
In personCareer Insights for Preschool / Childcare Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$34,529 / year median in Indiana
+8% projected growth