Childcare Teachers! - Willing to Train!

Job Description
SUMMARY
Childcare Teacher is a full-time or part-time position that is responsible for providing care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. The classroom teacher ensures the center is compliant with all state and federal requirements and represents the center in a positive and professional manner at all times and adheres to the Momentum Early Learning Culture.

MOMENTUM EARLY LEARNING CULTURE
Momentum Early Learning partners with parents and guardians to provide an enjoyable learning environment focused on integrated learning and creative play. Through thoughtful and structured lessons teachers will lead our children through a world of adventure and creative play. Our mission is to provide a secure and safe environment where parents and guardians are welcome to share in their child’s day at any time via secured webcam or in-person visit.

Our teachers are experienced and nurturing caregivers who encourage interactive and imaginative play while expanding the experiences and knowledge of our children. Our state-of-the-art center ensures a secure, healthy, and clean environment for children to explore and learn in a safe and comfortable setting. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES1) Child Care

• Provides a nurturing and respectful environment in which children can grow physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually
• Assures that all children receive proper personal care and attention to their toileting/diapering, clothing, and health needs
• Assists children in learning age-appropriate social and development skills through activities and lesson plans
• Maintains a respectful, warm, engaging learning relationship with students, encouraging curiosity and discovery
• Assists in the planning and implementation of appropriate curriculum, lesson plans, and special events

2) Safety, Security, and Cleanliness

• Proactively identifies and resolves potential safety hazards in the childcare center and creates a safe and healthy environment for children of all ages
• Reports any suspected abuse to the Director in a timely manner
• Maintains a very clean learning environment practicing all policies and procedures of state and Momentum requirements

3) Operations

• Under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, assists in the maintenance of records on each child including but not limited to daily observations, daily activities, daily notes of care, snacks/meals, and attendance/timesheets
• Ensures that standard operating procedures for the center are followed and positively reinforced to others on the childcare team
• Reports to the Director any damaged or lost materials

4) Guest Experience & Satisfaction

• Engages parents/guardians through open verbal and written communication
• Communication with all parents must be professional at all times
• Proactively and professionally addresses and resolves parental concerns, keeping the Director informed of the issue and resolution. Escalates critical issues to the Director for resolution as needed
• Interactions and conversations with parents need to remain confidential at all times

5) Leadership

• Upholds Momentum’s mission statement “United as a family, providing for families. Exceptional education, inspired by play, creativity, and trust.”
• Upholds the core values of Momentum Early Learning: Education, Security, Technology, and Cleanliness
• Actively contributes new creative ideas to grow and improve the learning center.
• Maintains a productive, positive, dynamic, engaging, and fun working environment through a positive and fun-loving demeanor
• Communicates and interacts positively with other teachers

6) Additional Duties

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Associates degree in Early Childhood field preferred but not required
• Completion of Early Childhood I and enrollment in Early Childhood II or Infant/Toddler within 6 months of hire
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Must meet annual continuing education requirements
• Shaken Baby and SIDS Training
• Experience
• Minimum of 1-year experience in the childcare profession

Physical Requirements

• Health Exam within 30 days of employment
• Completion of Physical Lift & Carry test

Skills

• Customer Service: Customer-focused demeanor, always looking to find a way to satisfy the customer
• Engaging Communication: Energetic and interactive personality
• Leadership: Able to motivate others to take personal responsibility; mobilizes people to face, define, and solve problems; develops capacity of others to adapt to change; leads past status quo to achieve new levels of excellence or change
• Poise: Ability to multi-task and stay calm and upbeat in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• Positivity: Assists in creation of an inclusive, encouraging work environment
• Organization: Excellent organization and time management skills
• Team Building: Able to develop team effort, confront negative attitudes to build commitment, morale, and fun
• Commitment/Diligence: Able to persevere in accomplishing tasks or objectives, commit to long hours of work, and have a sense of urgency about getting results
• Safety Conscious: Strong focus and experience in the monitoring of safety and security in a childcare environment
• Accuracy: Attention to detail and efficient completion of assigned tasks
• Creativity: A focus on creativity and continuous improvement
• Change Management: Adaptable to change
• Adaptability: Ability to work a flexible schedule to adapt to changing staffing needs

Special Notes/Instructions
Apply here or contact 262-523-6800

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $17