About This Role
This role involves developing and implementing creative educational programs for specific age groups of children. It suits a candidate who is creative, helpful, kind, a team player, and unafraid to work hard and have fun in an environment where they feel valued and appreciated. The position focuses on building ties with children and coworkers and fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for specific age groups of children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe
- Track children
-s progress and report to parents
- Communicate with parents 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
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years experience working in a licensed childcare facility
- CDA, degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Professional development: room for growth within the company
- Low child-to-teacher ratios
- Monthly classroom budget
- Weekly planning time
- Paid background check, CPR, First-Aid, & Food Handlers Permit
- Teacher appreciation & recognition: surprise gifts/snacks
Important Details
Application Process
- Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.
