Teacher - Child Care center (Preschool Center / Day care)

POSITION: TEACHER (ASSISTANT or LEAD)

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR

Company Description

Our mission at OXFORD ACADEMY is to help children discover the joy of learning. OXFORD ACADEMY is a child-centered, hands-on academic preschool program offering care for kids ages 6 weeks to 13 years old.

Job Description

Our Management and teachers are passionate about the intellectual and emotional development of children, and we are currently in search of an equally passionate and enthusiastic TEACHER to join our child care team. We have a great team and it’s a wonderful working environment at OXFORD ACADEMY. We are hiring for positions like Infant Teacher, Toddler Teacher, Pre-K Teacher, School-Age Teacher, Assistant Director, Cook.

Our starting pay is from $15/hour & up for the lead teacher positions, from $14/hour & up for Assistant Teacher/Cook (with 1 years of experience), from $12/hour & up for Cleaning Crew positions. There will be lots of opportunities for Career growth as company is growing to it has just opened up its 2nd center within just 4 years and company has a solid future plan in progress for the 3rd center.

Our operation hours are from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday. Working Hours for this position may vary within this time frame and will be discussed during the interview.

Visit us @ www.OxfordAcademyDFW.com for more information.

Essential Functions of this position:

• Enthusiastically greet and engage with parents at drop-off and pick-up times.
• Maintain a positive relationship with parents.
• Input each child’s daily activities into an interactive app for parents in a consistent, timely and accurate manner throughout the day.
• Talks to parents every day about child’s activities.
• Create a soft, calm, safe and loving environment.
• Implement Center’s required curriculum, create lesson plans and execute daily scheduled activities for children, with a focus on Language Development, Social Skills, and Gross Motor/Coordination Skills.
• Ensure classroom newsletter and bulletin boards inside and outside of respective classroom are up-to-date and accurate.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
• Ensure classroom meets all required standards for sanitation and organization.
• Works cooperatively with co-teacher in your classroom and directs/helps other teachers and support staff.
• Adhere to all OXFORD ACADEMY policies as set forth in the Team Orientation and Employee Handbook.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience in a licensed child care facility. Any other experience need to be discussed during interview.
• Must meet licensing, education, and degree requirements including Criminal Background check established by the state of Texas.
• Clean driving record.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation days
• Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discounts
• Referral Incentives
• Professional Development Assistance

Upon Employment Offer:

• Must complete CPR, TB test, First Aid, Food Handler course before joining.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must meet state-required basic health requirements.
• Complete all necessary OXFORD ACADEMY new-hire training and required forms.

The OXFORD ACADEMY is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $15