- No nights and weekends
- Childcare discounts
- Recognition programs
- Company Matched Simple IRA
- Tuition assistance
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s development.
- Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Family Communication: Foster open, positive, and consistent communication with families regarding their child’s daily experiences and developmental progress.
- Health & Safety: Actively supervise children in both indoor and outdoor environments to ensure their well-being while maintaining all health, safety, and licensing standards.
- Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
- Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
- Team Collaboration: Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
- Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.
- High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
- 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
- Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
- Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
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