Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator –
The Learning Tree Child Care Center

Learning Tree Preschool & Childcare has served the Portage community for over 50 years, caring for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. We have continued to operate at full capacity even through COVID-19, and we now offer a teaching opportunity in our Infant Room for children aged 12‑24 months.

• Ensure children’s safety and learning by creating and supporting a program that fosters health, growth, and development.
• Design an environment that inspires learning, introducing innovative ideas that teach language, listening, social, and physical skills through creative activities.
• Set up indoor and outdoor areas to encourage creative play, motor skill development, and safety.
• Participate in professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to strengthen skills.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Identify children with emotional, developmental, or health concerns and discuss these issues with supervisors, parents/guardians, and child development specialists.
• Observe and assess children’s performance, behavior, social skills, and physical well-being.
• Change diapers and read books to children.
• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use in learning activities and imaginative play.

• Committed to quality education.
• Focused on Early Education with a registry level 7 (or currently enrolled in early education coursework).
• At least one year as a lead teacher; willing to train those pursuing a career in early education.

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Entry level

Full‑time

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