Early Childhood Teacher

Overview

We are seeking a qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher. You will provide amazing experiences that will challenge young children to grow and develop into all that God has for them.

We prefer that our candidate have a degree in ECE/Elementary Ed or related field or verifiable experience.

Our Infant/Toddler teacher must have a great love and patience for children, bright, extremely friendly and communicative with parents, staff and administrators.

Our goal is to contribute to the healthy spiritual, cognitive and emotional development of each child.

• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Elegible for longevity bonus!
• Paid holidays (not counted towards paid time off)
• Bonus paid days*
• Bonus pay*
• Paid Vacation
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Positive school culture
• Paid planning time
• Paid Professional Development
• Support for ECE Higher Education
• Much more...

• Proven experience as a Infant-Toddler/Preschool Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and early childhood education methods
• Maintain all safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Maintain certification in child CPR, mandated reporting, etc...
• Maintain all Better Beginnings trainings and protocols
• Maintain all NAEYC accreditation
• Prefer BS/BA/BE in education or related field

• Collaborate to develop a careful and creative program for children while using the Reggio Emilia philosophy and the research of Emmi Pikler, Magda Gerber and Resources for Infant Educarers
• Teach and model living out the tenets of the Christian faith
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, invitations to play and provocations for play, etc.) to teach children
• Observe and document observations for each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Engage with children using open ended questioning and narrating daily caregiving events
• Guide children to develop their artistic and creative capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly using a variety of methods
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain an immaculate classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Maintain our Reggio Emilia space with fidelity
• Contribute positively to our fun, supportive company culture