What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher- Toddler position at Dr. Day Care?

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.

This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours / week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours / week.

A typical day for a Lead Teacher will include :

Working alongside the Teacher Assistants to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun!
Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
Overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments.

Learn more about us at www.drdaycare.com

Why you'll love us :

We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.

We offer the following perks and benefits :

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

13 Paid Holidays

Child Care Discounts

College Tuition Reimbursement

Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Training / Professional Development opportunities

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island.

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with children in this age group.

We are looking for someone who has the following skills :

A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.

Team-oriented and willing to work with others.

Management / leadership skills

Education Requirements

College credits, Associate's degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

Minimum of High school diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required.

We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits!

Certifications / Experience

At least 1 year working with children in this age group.

At least 1 year working in an early learning / child care setting preferred.

Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.

Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and / or Conscious Discipline preferred.

CPR / First Aid certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).

Visual and hearing acuity.

Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Other Qualifications

21 years of age or older

Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.

Must pass national criminal background / fingerprints check.

Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).

We hope you will join our team!

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Salary Description

17-$23 an hour based on education

Salary : $17 - $23

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