We are looking for a qualified teacher to join our team at our new location! You will teach young children important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. You must must have love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for toddler and infant children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience as a child care professional
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as a mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• Valid license or training to practice the profession

Requirements:

• Be able to work Full-time or Part-time.
• High School Diploma/GED is required. At least an Associate degree is preferred.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Must meet state educational requirements for teachers and additional center/ school requirements may apply.
• Current First-Aid, CPR, AED, SIDS & SBS Certificates or willing to obtain
• Current Registry Certificate or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Support organizational mission, philosophies, values, goals, and policies.

Additional Details:

FTRELC is a fully licensed child care center for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We are open Monday - Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm. Working hours can vary between 6:45am and 6:00pm.

From The Roots Early Learning Center, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

To apply please email your resume.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.50 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person