What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Kids in Distress?
Our preschool is now seeking wonderfully passionate and motivated Teachers for: our infants room and our 2-3 year old's classroom who has an interest in teaching STEAM / Science lessons. If you are talented, creative and love to have fun while teaching, we encourage you to apply. Our school uses the Creative Curriculum as a base for our learning and planning. We believe that children should have as many hands on, fun experiences as they can to enrich their love of learning.
Our standards are high and our teachers need to have their 45 hours of Childcare Training and a CDA to join our team. If you feel that you would like to expand your creativity and ability to change the lives of our preschoolers, apply today!
This position starts at $16/hour. Full-time employees are eligible to receive a generous benefits plan, including medical, dental, life, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), short and long-term disability, a matching 401(k) plan, holiday pay, and, after the first year of employment, accrued paid vacation time. If this sounds like the right position for you, apply today!
In addition, you will receive a SIGN-ON INCENTIVE OF 40 HOURS OF VACATION TIME OFF AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF YOUR 90 DAYS PROBATIONARY PERIOD, TO BE TAKEN WITHIN YOUR FIRST YEAR OF EMPLOYMENT.
Skills/Requirements
- Must have a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent.
- Must have the 40-45 hours DCF Childcare Licensing training (Part 1, Part 2, and Early Literacy for Children Age Birth Through Three) and must have passed the exams.
- Must have a High School diploma or GED; and at least one (1) year of experience working in a child care facility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Two (2) or more years of experience working with infants through pre-kindergarten in a child care facility.
- Advanced training in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse and/or Child Development.
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
Please fill out our mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you! Please submit a copy of your DCF 40-45 hours Childcare Transcript Training with your resume as one attachment.
Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.
Salary : $16 - $17
