Infant/Toddler Teacher at Little Scholars Daycare
Job Description
About Us
Little Scholars is committed to creating a program where each child is provided opportunities and experiences to love, laugh and learn everyday! Our passion is to have a program where parents feel confident that they are leaving their children with teachers who truly love and care for their child!
Little Scholars is faith based program through Granite United Church. We believe that what we do daily will lay a strong foundation in the life of the child academically and develop strong character throughout our program and beyond!
Description
Little Scholars is looking for experienced Infant/Toddler Teachers who love to teach, love to engage, and love to watch children develop into who they are meant to be!! We are looking for a fun and passionate person to grow our team!!!
This classroom is designed for our older infants that are transitioning to be toddlers! Everyday they are learning about the world around them as well as meeting their next developmental milestones. There is always something for them to learn from exciting sensory activities, to engaging songs during circle time and finally play time to develop social skills and motor skills! This is a room filled with JOY and YOU could be a part of these children's stories!
Our teachers must understand each child in order to meet their wants and needs as well as help them learn and grow. They will need to develop weekly lesson plans to help encourage fun and learning as well as assess the children's learning and development quarterly. They must also have strong communication skills to build trust and open dialogue with the parents.
Education/Requirements
- 3 Credits in Child, Growth and Development
- 2+ years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility
- Must be over 21 years of age
- Ability to lift and carry up to 60lbs
- Sit on the floor and scrunch down to meet any childs needs.
- CPR/First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
Benefits
- Health Insurance Option
- Paid vacation, personal and sick days
- Paid professional development training
Required qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience in the education industry
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher
- Reliable transportation to and from work
- Background check
- Speaks English
- Reads English
- Available to work: weekdays
Preferred qualifications:
- 20 years or older
- Speaks Spanish
- Reads Spanish
- Able to comfortably lift 60 lbs
- Has (or willing to open) a checking account for direct deposit
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