What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-time Teacher position at Growing Kids Learning Center?
Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of young children?
Growing Kids Learning Center on North Bendix Drive in South Bend may be the right place for you! We're seeking Full-Time Teachers who are passionate about educating young children, having fun, and building great relationships. Our mission is to Protect, Educate, and Inspire our students! We are and will always be passionate about helping kids learn, explore, and grow!
Benefits of Full-Time Employment: sign-on bonus, $2 an hour attendance bonus paid each pay period, Anthem Health, Dental, Vision, and a company-paid life insurance plan. Accrual of PTO time up to 10 days in your first year, based on hours worked. Paid Holidays, free education, continuing education credits at annual conference, 401K Retirement plan with company match, cash awards, and prizes.
Preschool teachers support the learning, development, and health of young children. Their responsibilities include:
- Planning- Create daily activity plans that align with the school curriculum and focus on different areas of child development
- Teaching- Engage children in age-appropriate activities that are educational and fun, such as reading stories, playing, using art, and going on field trips
- Managing- Maintain a clean and safe classroom, manage classroom activities like lessons, breaks, meals, and play, and enforce rules of behavior
- Supporting- Help children reach developmental milestones, learn basic skills like identifying colors and shapes, and build their sense of identity and belonging
- Communicating- Develop positive relationships with children and parents, and communicate with parents about their child's progress and development
The following skills and qualifications include, but are not limited to:
- One year of relevant childcare experience
- Self-motivated and able to work in a team environment
- Ensures the safety of the children entrusted to our care
- Submit to a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and TB testing upon hire
- Organizes, designs, and leads activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Participates in continued professional development for childcare workers
- Maintains all state requirements for childcare workers
- Physical requirements include the ability to lift children (25 lbs) and stand for prolonged periods
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday - no weekends or late evenings
Education:
- A minimum of a High school diploma, GED, or equivalent (Required) with proof to be provided at the time of hire.
We are pleased to be recognized as an award-winning preschool and child care provider in Northern Indiana. Family-owned and operated since 1995. We provide care for children aged 6 weeks through elementary age. Parents choose us because of our commitment to providing quality childcare and education.
Growing Kids Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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