Lead and Part Time Toddler Teacher

Creative Nursery and Preschool is seeking an energetic, positive, patient, loving, responsible and reliable individual to assist with all functions of the child care program in our toddler room for our group of eight toddlers (ages 1-2 years).

We have one full-time position available (10 AM-6 PM Monday through Friday)

AND we have one part-time position available (7am-10am) starting on 10/30.

The ideal candidate will have college level coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and/or will have at least one year of experience in a child care program working with young children 1-2 years old .

Following are a few examples of the kind of care the lead toddler teacher will provide.

-Nurture and support the development of the toddlers in the program in all domains (Cognitive, Physical, Language, Literacy, Mathematics and Social-Emotional)

-Read to the toddlers, play with them, comfort them when they are upset, etc

-Engage with children during play and help them learn about the world around them.

-Teach children expected behaviors

-Plan and implement lessons/activities daily

-Ability to stay off of cell phone while supervising children

-Actively supervise children at all times ensuring their safety

-Record details of the day in the Brightwheel app

-Communicate with parents at drop-off and/or pick-up

-Utilize gentle redirection/positive discipline

-Change children's diapers, followed by 3-step cleaning and sanitizing

-Supervising the toddlers' self-feeding, followed by cleaning and sanitizing chairs, tables, and other feeding materials

-Maintain ratio at all times

-Take the toddlers outside and actively supervise their play

-Complete tasks such as laundry, sanitizing toys and other daycare equipment

-Other duties as required

Full time hours are 7AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday for a total of 40 hours per week.

Part time hours are 7am-10am Monday through Friday for a total of 15 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have a high level of flexibility and willingness to work extra hours within business hours.

The hourly rate range is between $16.50-17.50 per hour, based on education and experience.

Full-time employees are eligible for three weeks and four days of paid time off in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Part-time employees are eligible for 2 weeks and 2 days of paid time off in addition to 10 paid holidays.

A SIMPLE IRA plan is offered for full-time employees after a qualifying period.

Payment for 12 clock hour trainings each year is provided. No other fringe benefits are provided.

Physical requirements include an ability to lift and carry young children, the ability to get down on the floor and up again quickly and easily and the general ability to perform the duties listed above. Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Punctuality and reliability are of the utmost importance. Excessive lateness or absences will result in termination. Mistreatment of the children of any sort (physical, verbal, emotional or otherwise) will result in immediate termination.

Employees must be able to stay off cell phone. Excessive gossip or general negativity that leads to a toxic work culture will not be tolerated.

Please submit your resume with three references. Resumes received without accompanying information will not be considered.

To be hired you will need to be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma, pass a background screening, physical and TB test. You may be required to take a surprise drug screening periodically. For more information on Creative Nursery and Preschool, please visit www.creativenapstl.com. Creative Nursery and Preschool is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person