What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher position at Little Explorers Learning Center?
Little Explorers Learning Center is interested in hiring professionals who are in the childcare industry that are looking to broaden their skill sets and gain valuable experiences to help enhance their careers in the Early Childhood industry.
We are currently looking for experience childcare professionals in the Naples, FL area.
- Early Childhood Lead Educator for our three-year-old room. You must be able to work from 8:30-5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
- Early Childhood Assistant Educator for our fours and fives room (VPK). You must be able to work from 8:30-5:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Little Explorers’ offer a competitive base pay and wide array of additional employee benefits such as 401K, vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay; health/dental/vision/life insurance; opportunities to further education and advancement within the company.
What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)
- High energy and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to exceeding center expectations.
- Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of tasks.
- Ability to learn quickly, make an immediate impact, and provide value-added learning experiences to our children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team player with a strong desire to be an active, long-term participant in the growth of the learning center.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and belief in the opportunities that Little Explorers offers.
- Interest and passion to get involved in their own professional growth.
- CDA or equivalent (required)
- Certified to teach (FL) VPK
- Able to communicate and write in English.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications) but not required
- 45 hours of the Department of Children and Families courses completed, must be completed within 90 days from start date.
- Level II Background Screening Clearance
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Associate/bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
Responsibilities
- Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for young children.
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
- Utilize effective classroom management techniques to promote a positive learning atmosphere.
- Foster children's social, emotional, and cognitive development through engaging interactions.
- Communicate regularly with parents to provide updates on children's progress and well-being.
- Stay current on best practices in early childhood education to enhance teaching strategies.
- Maintaining your classroom clean and organize throughout the day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- English (Required)
Location:
- Naples, FL 34112 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22
