Preschool Teacher Full-time

Sign on Bonus $500 at Growing Kids Learning Center in Valparaiso -if you want to make a difference and teach young children. We're seeking multiple Full Time 9 am to 6 pm with a passion for educating children, having fun, and building great relationships.  If you are motivated to make a difference, enjoy working with children, are patient, creative, and have a sense of humor, then you are the perfect fit. For this reason, we'll help you get a CDA and provide plenty of opportunities for growth. Our staff members at Growing Kids Learning Centers are surrounded by a family culture, along with some great benefits! NO LATE EVENING OR WEEKENDS

Benefits: We provide an amazing childcare discount for all of our employees. The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401k employer matching contributions. Additionally we provide flexible scheduling, paid time off accrual upto 10 days year 1 (based on hours worked), attendance bonus, meals and referral bonus program.

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 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 in 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 the ability to lift children (25 lbs) and standing for prolong periods

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday - no weekends or late evenings

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required) or currently enrolled in a school internship program.

Our mission is to Protect, Educate, and Inspire our students! We are and will always be passionate about helping kids learn, explore and grow!

We are pleased to be recognized as an award-winning preschool and child care provider in Northern Indiana. Family-owned and operated since 1995, providing care for 6 weeks of age through elementary age. Parents choose us because of our commitment to providing quality childcare and education. We assist teachers in implementing our research-based curriculum in a way that meets each child's needs. Our attention to inclusiveness is evident as soon as you step through the door. Growing Kids Learning Center is dedicated to fostering teamwork and employee engagement. Your development is so important to us.

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.

Salary : $13 - $15