Kids Depot provides child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The programs focus on fostering self-esteem, encouraging natural learning, and concentrating on school readiness requirements in a caring and nurturing atmosphere. The smaller teacher-student-ratio classes expose children to more one-on-one learning opportunities with teachers who can direct learning, along with child initiated and developmentally appropriate practices.

Join our talented team, where we inspire children to be lifelong learners! Through our play based curriculum, our affectionate and loving staff ensures that our children are imparted with the knowledge to succeed.

Our Teachers...

• Are caring, compassionate and love what they do!
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
• Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child.
• Maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Are rewarded with hugs from children and praise from parents every day!

We are looking for candidates that are as passionate about the growth and development of the precious children in our care as we are. This position is a "School Age Classroom Educator/Driver position"

NOTICE: This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

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https://kidsdepot.org/

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https://kidsdepot.org/careers/

School Age Classroom Educationr/Driver Job Summary:

The School Age Classroom Educator is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. School Age Classroom Educator must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The School Age Classroom Leader must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide school age assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational school age program by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, physical, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Assist and facilitate the successful completion of child’s homework.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, daily reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Lead by example; encourage the school age team success through modeling and coaching.
• Supervise school age leader assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Ensure all program policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain both personal and staff professional development plans to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Qualifacations:

• Valid TN Driver's license ('F' Endorsement- Kids Depot to Assist with Endorsement)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• teaching or educating: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person