Toddler Teacher

ToddlerTeacher- Join our family!

Happy Time Day Care Center is a NECPA & 4 Star Parent aware child care center and has been nurturing and educating children since 1969. Our desire is for all children to learn, play, and grow in a safe and loving environment. Our core values are Children First, Trusting Relationships, Growth & Fun. WE have a tight-knit team of early childhood professionals, and we want to hire YOU to join our team, if you love children are looking to join a FAMILY not just a job!

Happy Time Day Care Center has a toddler teacher position available for the right person. We are looking for an experienced toddler teacher to work 7:45-4:45 with an hour break.

The ideal candidate will be dependable, hard-working, creative, positive, a team player and most importantly, love children.

You must be able to sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”, “Baa Baa Black Sheep”, “Wheels on the Bus” and any other songs requested by the children. Your tune is not important, your performance is everything!

You must be able to identify and remember the names of 14 children, parents, grandparents, blankets, coats, socks, hair bows and any other item that has ever walked in your classroom instantly and know the location. don’t worry we know this is not something you will be able to do on day one, day two however is another story.

You must also be prepared to laugh, love and learn more about children than you ever have. This is by far one of the most joyous places to work, but you must be prepared to accept the challenges and benefits this job has to offer. Yes, you will have many days where go you home utterly exhausted, but you can’t wait to go the next day and try that amazing Pinterest project you found. If you are ready to join a winning team where we laugh, have fun, and kick drama out the door, come see us! We can’t wait to meet you.

Just in case you need more information…. Yes, you must pass a background check. You must take an online SUID, AHT and child development course, get your Pediatric CPR and First Aid within 90 days (if you don’t have it already) And guess what, we pay for it! We do provide a class schedule; however, we allow you the creative freedoms to add activities you deem necessary. We want you to be the leader in your classroom!

Our benefits & Perks include:

PTO- 1 hour/30 hrs worked up to 48 hrs (1st year); front load 48 hr (2nd year) front load 80 hrs (2 yrs)

8 paid holidays

Paid annual training- including 2 full day trainings during the work week

Bonuses- attendance bonues (up to $1.25/hr or $200/mth)

Paid CPR & First Aid

50% child care

Holiday Parties

Private Facebook Community

Health Coverage- SMBA (meets Obama Care requirements) paid for by Happy Time

Colonial Life- used to offset vision, dental, etc

Other important info:

Must be able to follow the implement the in house curriculum

Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to educate children.

Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem

Must have a professional, positive attitude

Classroom duties include but are not limited to helping children with eating, toileting, cleaning, keeping a clean and safe classroom, following a daily schedule and routine, keeping appropriate logs and making sure everything is in compliance with licensing, Parent Aware, NECPA and Happy Time standards.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time, frequent walking, sitting on the floor and playing with children, being able to lift up to a 40 lb child in an emergency situation.

Must love hugs, children, a fun environment, and have a strong work ethic.

Skills Needed:

Proven experience as a Early Childhood Teacher

Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and early childhood educational methods

Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms

Excellent communication and instructional skills

Ability to act as mediators between children

Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable

Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen

Certification in child CPR & First aid (or willing to obtain)

CDA, degree in education or relevant filed

Does this sound like the right place for you? Apply today online or in person at Happy Time day Care Center.

P.S. Negative & lazy people, gossipers, and whiners need not apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $17