Early Childhood Teacher

Benefits:Competitive salaryPaid time offTraining & developmentBonus based on performanceCompany partiesDental insuranceHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementVision insuranceOnce Upon a Childcare is looking for experienced Lead Teachers to join our team! Our school's address is 2551 Hampshire RoadOpeningsInfant Teacher (6 weeks to 12 months)Toddler Teacher (2-3 years)Level 2 Floater (Comfortable with all ages)Responsibilities:Help the Lead Teacher implement the daily lessonEmploy a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach childrenObserve each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteemEncourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional argumentsGuide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc...).Track children's progress and report to parentsCommunicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background.Collaborate with other educators.Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.Benefits:All Employees will accrue Personal Time and PTO hours that do not expire and can roll over to the following year.Sick Pay will be accrued up to 48 hours, applied to each employee's policy, and paid out for absences due to illness each calendar year. Sick pay hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year.Holiday payBirthday off with payWe will help you obtain your CDA (Child Development Associate)Desired Skills and Experience:Experience working in a licensed childcare facilityLevel 1 or higher in the PDIS credential systemExcellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methodsFamiliarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classroomsExcellent communication and instructional skillsAbility to act as a mediator between childrenCool-tempered, friendly, and reliableCertification in child CPR or willingness to obtain