Job Description

About us:

The Center of Excellence believes children thrive in a community-oriented environment. We believe children thrive when their culture is reflected in the classroom and the children and families experience a sense of belonging. If you want to help children and families thrive, then the Center of Excellence through People Serving People is for you.

What do we need?

The Early Childhood Teacher works with the Lead Teachers to provide a warm, loving atmosphere and classroom based on a philosophy of trauma-informed principles and goals. The Early Childhood Teacher supports the academic and social development of children ages 3 months to 5 years and their parents at the Center of Excellence Child Development Center. The schedule for this full-time role is Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.

Responsibilities

• Encourages children's social, academic, and developmental skills
• Welcomes, talks, and meets with parents as needed
• Observe and report on the well-being of children
• Maintains a clean classroom by organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing daily
• Participates in classroom planning and facilitation of age-appropriate curriculum
• Builds on the trauma-informed framework developed in the classrooms
• Implements sensory integration in the classroom in collaboration with the lead teacher

Pay and Benefits

• $20.80/hr
• The schedule for this full-time role is Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 27 days of PTO per year
• reduced rate underground parking or reduced rate metro pass
• Reduced childcare rates
• Free lunch every day
• The chance to make a real difference in the community

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency required. 2-year degree or CDA preferred
• 2,080 hours as an aide or student intern in a licensed Child Care Program
• 12 quarter credits relating to Child Development
• First Aid and CPR certified or willing to be certified within the first 90 days of work
• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs

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