Early Childhood Educator

Job Summary:

The Early Childhood Educator will provide quality, caring, and supportive childcare to Jack & Jill families.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Documentation to demonstrate Teacher or Assistant Teacher qualifications for licensing requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with parents, and community members.
• Professional and responsible work attitude.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in group preschool setting

We are adding to our team to support our staff and continue to promote a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

• Variety of training opportunities and mental health training and support.
• Mentorship and classroom instruction support.
• Health and Dental Insurance Coverage.
• 3% gross match Simple IRA Retirement plan.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and personal leave.
• Curriculum Training and paid lesson time prep and supplies provided.
• Eligible for Retention and continuing education.
• Quarterly staff morale events.
• Quarterly family events.
• Contracted janitorial cleaning service and onsite maintenance staff.
• Meals prepared and provided by commercial kitchen on site.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Use a variety of teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.

· Encourage and assist children to practice self-help daily.

· Individualize the curriculum.

· Use observations to expand play for the children.

· Follow behavior guidance and policies established by the program.

· Ensure the child’s environment is healthy and safe.

· Attend to children’s physical needs for diapering, eating, and sleeping.

· Ensure positive communication with parents.

· Discuss the programs daily events and the child’s daily progress with parents.

· Follow licensing requirements.

· Attend scheduled staff trainings.

· Carry out the responsibilities assigned to you.

· Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the children, staff, parents, and the program.

· Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Desired Competencies and Behaviors:

· Believes in and practices the missions and goals of the program.

· Ability to build trust and positive relationships with families in the program.

· Act as a role model of appropriate behavior.

· Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a childcare team.

· Ability to adjust and adapt to changes and new ideas.

· Maintains a constant awareness of the children and family and shows appreciation of each family’s needs.

· Ability to be positive, energetic, resilient and maintain a sense of humor.

· Achieve results with positive outcomes for children in the program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What about your current and past work experience make you a great fit for our role at Jack & Jill?
• What are your goals for your career? How will getting this job help you advance toward your professional development goals?
• What makes a job fun and motivating for you?
• When can you start if you’re hired?

License/Certification:

• Early Childhood Teacher Qualification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $28