Early Childhood Teacher at Right Start Early Childhood Center, Inc.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSummaryDo you love working with children? Would you prefer a hands-on job with smiling faces over sitting at acomputer screen all day? You're in luck! Some of the positions we seek to fill at our center are listed below:Lead TeacherFull Time/Part Time/Sub PositionsOur center is committed to providing children with quality care, and passionate teachers with a great placeto work.What's great about working here?Free or discounted childcare for your own kidsFamily-friendly job with flexible schedulingWe invest in you! You'll receive training and professional development with the rest of our teamBeing valued, plus teacher appreciation throughout the yearA true career pathFun and creative work environmentTime outside every dayClean and sanitary facility with extreme health protocolsPredictable hoursLots of celebrationsMajor holidays offNo night or weekend workFamily-like work environmentOur families are greatSpending the day with amazing childrenMaking a difference with meaningful workDutiesMaintains an open, friendly and cooperative relationship with each child and familyDevelops and implements age-appropriate curriculum (lead teachers only)Provides for the physical safety and well-being of each child, from arrival to departureAttends training sessions for professional and program developmentEnsures licensing requirements are implementedCompletes timely, neat, accurate documentation of screenings and ongoing assessments to determine motor, language, social, cognitive and emotional skills.Meets monthly with the director to plan and implement ideas and practices for classroom growth.Performs any other tasks deemed necessary by the center director.RequirementsWarm friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children and willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with Right Start's program and philosophyHigh energy.Ability to work well with others.Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.A strong understanding of child development.Experience is a must/ proof of training (certificates).Positive, reliable work ethicPassionate about working with childrenMeets/exceeds licensing requirements including:TB TestBackground CheckDocumentation of citizenshipPhysical ability to perform the required job duties with or without accommodationsHigh school diploma or equivalentNice To Haves3 Months of programmatic experience in group care of children1 year early childhood certificate of at least 30 hours; child development credential by an approved organization; or a teaching diploma from an internationally recognized Montessori organization6 months programmatic experience in group care of children; 12 hours of training in child development, playground safety, health and safety issue, and preventing and reporting child abuseFirst Aid/CPRFood Handler's CardHold CDA or other associate's degree or higherCurrent Medication Administration Training (MAT)BenefitsChild Care DiscountsCareer PathProfessional Development OpportunitiesPaid Holidays