Early Childhood Educator; Interns and Teachers

Job Description

Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Interns needed

Under the direction of the Program Director, plan, organize and implement approved developmentally appropriate curriculum for the development of children enrolled in the program; provide a safe and nurturing environment conducive to the growth and development of children.

Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.

• Knowledge of assessment.
• Methods of instruction.
• Methods of observing, evaluating and recording child behavior.
• Safe practices in classroom activities.
• Requirements of maintaining the center in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Cross-cultural issues.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Principles and practices of training and providing work direction to others.

Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, or preschool preferred setting.
• Early childhood coursework, including Intern certificate, TECE 1, TECE 2, CDA, or degree preferred.

Monday to Friday

Day shift only

• Elsmere Delaware
• Wilmington Delaware

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Vacation pay
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career development assistance
• Yearly Bonus
• FMLA
• Roth IRA