Early Childhood - Teacher

Are you passionate about shaping young minds, fostering meaningful connections, and creating a positive impact in the lives of children and families? At Small Steps Childcare & Early Learning Center, we are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teacher to join our team.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Humble: Team players who are eager to learn, grow, and embrace feedback.
• Hungry: Enthusiastic educators with a genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to excellence.
• Smart: People-savvy communicators who can effectively connect with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Kind: Caring individuals who nurture a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment for all.

Your Role

As a Teacher, you will lead by example, creating a cohesive teaching team and coordinating a curriculum that supports children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Your primary goal is to provide a safe, stimulating, and engaging classroom environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with early learning standards.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment through modeling and coaching.
• Plan and lead engaging activities that encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Build strong relationships with families through regular communication, progress updates, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure compliance with center policies and state regulations to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Supervise and support teacher assistants and volunteers to uphold classroom standards.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for children’s progress and classroom activities.
• Commit to ongoing professional development to continuously improve the quality of care and education.

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Child Development Associates Certification
• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

• Paid Time Off Accrued Monthly (up to 12 days per year)
• Paid Week Off for Christmas
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Paid In-Service Days For Professional Development Opportunities
• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement for Child Development Associates Certifications and Early Childhood Education Degrees
• Birthday Bonus On Your Special Day
• Teledoc Services Provided By Employer
• Occasional Bonuses & Other Incentives throughout the year as the budget allows

Salary : $12 - $15