Early Childhood Teacher
Full Time • Rogers
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
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.
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.
Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and a willingness to learn and develop a working knowledge of our philosophy grounded in Reggio Emilia and researchers including Emmi Pikler, Magda Gerber and Resources for Infant Educarers. You must be willing to learn our educational methods--using natural gross motor development and gentle caregiving practices-- as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention.
Our goal is to contribute to the healthy spiritual, cognitive and emotional development of each child.
Our goal is to contribute to the healthy spiritual, cognitive and emotional development of each child.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- 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...
Compensation: $15.50 - $18.50 per hour
Enter the enchanting realm of early childhood education, where everyday moments become extraordinary milestones. As a teacher or assistant, you'll be part of a dedicated team that nurtures the growth, development, and well-being of young children. From creating safe and stimulating environments to providing meaningful experiences that foster their natural curiosity, you'll play a crucial role in helping them thrive. In this dynamic profession, you'll witness the wonders of early learning unfold before your eyes, as children build friendships, explore their surroundings, and develop the foundational skills they'll carry throughout their lives. It's a career that embraces the joy of discovery, celebrates individuality, and leaves a lasting impression on both you and the children you serve.
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Child Care Discount
Paid Training Hours
Meals Provided
Paid Planning Time
PTO, Paid Holidays, No Weekends
Advancement Opportunities
Competitive Compensation