Join Our Team Do you believe children are capable, curious, and full of potential? Mary Johnson Children's Center (MJCC) is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator to join our team. Whether your strengths and interests lie with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, we strive to thoughtfully match educators with the age group where they can thrive. For more than 50 years, MJCC has served children and families throughout Addison County. Inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia, we believe children learn best through play, relationships, exploration, and joyful inquiry. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where children, families, and educators all experience a sense of belonging. What You'll Do Build nurturing, responsive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Observe, document, and extend children's learning through an emergent, play-based curriculum. Create engaging learning environments that inspire exploration, creativity, and collaboration. Partner with families through daily communication, conferences, and documentation of children's learning. Work collaboratively with your teaching team to reflect, plan, and support one another. Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive classroom while meeting licensing requirements. Participate in ongoing professional development and reflective supervision.

What We're Looking For:

Required Qualifications Education and/or experience in early childhood education or a related field. Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A collaborative, reflective, and flexible approach to teaching. Basic computer skills. Ability to complete all required background checks and state-required trainings. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers. Familiarity with Reggio Emilia-inspired or emergent curriculum. Experience observing and documenting children's learning. A passion for lifelong learning and professional growth. Benefits Flexible $6,000 annual benefits package (medical insurance, copays, 403(b), or child care tuition) Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and discretionary time Reduced child care tuition Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Telemedicine services Ongoing professional development and reflective supervision Supportive, collaborative teaching community Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to actively engage with young children throughout the day, including standing, walking, sitting on the floor, kneeling, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working indoors and outdoors year-round. Why MJCC? At Mary Johnson Children's Center, we don't simply care for children—we build relationships, nurture curiosity, and learn alongside them every day. We are looking for educators who believe children are capable, enjoy collaborating with others, and want to be part of a community that values both children and the professionals who teach them. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.

Pay:

$18.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person