School Age Teacher

Description

Gingerbread Littleversity is a licensed childcare center seeking a School Age Teacher to support our K-5 classrooms!

To be QUALIFIED for the Teacher role, we require a completed bachelor's or associate's degree in early childhood or elementary education OR a completed bachelor's degree or an associate's degree with 12 credits of early/elementary childhood education credits or their equivalent OR an individual who is currently enrolled in a bachelors degree program in early/elementary childhood education. We can consider applicants who have their early childhood credentials and experience. The ability to pass all background checks is also required. 

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Please note the School Age Teacher will be required to drive the passenger van. Applicants must also be 21 years of age.

Compensation: $15 - $18 per hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:  

• Competitive Pay  
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development  
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance  
• 401k with Match  
• Discounts for Childcare  
• Fun and Positive Place to Work  
• Open Door Policy 
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our teachers!  

Our Hiring Process:

1. Resume screen 
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes) 
3. On-site interview with Center Director (30-60 minutes) 
   1. Q&A  
   2. Classroom observation  
4. Offer   

Main Job Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for the supervision of school age children and meeting the daily physical, emotional and social needs of the children in their care. 
• Responsible for driving children to and from school and occasionally for classroom field trips.   
• Arrange Lesson Plans and curriculum on a weekly basis in coordination with the monthly theme and that meet the developmental needs of the children and that meet the expectations of SACERS (School Age Care Environmental Rating Scales).  
• Responsible for establishing a professional level of communication with each family member to provide quality care for each child.  On-going communication in all aspects relating to the children in their room with the parents and the Center Director is crucial for quality care. 
• Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs. 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role. 
• Carry out the daily responsibilities of the classroom relating to the care of the children. 

If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today! 

Gingerbread Littleversity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law. 

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