Do you love making children smile, offering comfort when they need it, and creating meaningful connections every day? Are you interested in earning your CDA and growing your career with a supportive organization that invests in your success? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking enthusiastic, dependable, and positive educators to join our team. In this role, you will nurture, teach, and inspire children primarily between the ages of 3 and 5 years old in a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment. The ideal candidate is energetic, compassionate, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety while making learning fun and exciting for every child. We value your unique personality and passion for working with children. That's why we provide paid professional development opportunities, including support toward earning your CDA, to help you grow professionally while doing what you love.

Benefits include:

Set Schedule (M-F 10a-6p) No weekends or holidays Paid professional development Career growth opportunities Highly discounted childcare for your own children during your shift If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children while building a rewarding career, we'd love to hear from you! General Position Description The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide others, and resolve parental concerns. This position reports to the administrator Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement creative 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.
• Complete any other tasks/duties as assigned by the administrator
• Attend and engage in trainings Must be willing to learn how to use software and technology. Additional Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience is helpful (must have high school diploma or G.E.D).
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (will train ideal teachers)
• 20 hours of child development training every year provided
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening Educational Requirements
• Must have high school diploma or G.E.D. Physical Requirements
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs Employment Type Full-time ( up to 40 hours/week) Center is open 6a-6p, typical shift is M-F 10a-6p (may vary based on program needs) Occassional nights and weekends for trainings and meetings Wage is based on CPL level (Education and experience)

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

From $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person