Infant Teacher

Lead Infant Teacher
Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

ARE YOU A HIGHLY SUCESSFUL INFANT TEACHER? Join us in teaching our future leaders! We are looking for skilled, charismatic teachers and early childhood leaders with excellent references from past supervisors.

Join us to develop and nurture young children by building relationships with families through: showing children love and gentle interactions; applying careful supervision; managing a smooth flowing daily routine; keeping children safe; planning and implementing an inspiring and educational preschool program; creating a beautiful classroom using art, natural items and Reggio-Emilia inspired approaches; communicating with parents directly; using a smartphone or tablet app for documenting children's daily information.

As of July 16 we have 1 job opportunity:

• INFANT TEACHER ($17-$21 per hour, Full-time, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, year-round). Associates, Bachelors, or higher college degree AND extensive infant room expertise required. This position is one of three teachers on our infant team. All 3 teachers are dedicated to the same class of 10 babies. Promotion to Mentor teacher is a future prospect. Pay rate based on education and experience. Job starts asap.

BENEFITS:

• Full time staff: 2 weeks paid vacation yearly, plus 14 additional PAID holidays!
• Medical Insurance via Healthcare Marketplace enrollment by our agent
• 60% Childcare discount for all staff
• Training and education allowance provided for all staff
• Travel training opportunities for all staff

Candidates that meet ALL of the requirements below, please email your resume. Email: pgpreschool123@bellsouth.net. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS.

Education and Experience: Assistant Teachers must have completed the NC Child Care Credential. Completion of an Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood/B-K OR a closely related field is preferred for Lead Teachers. Minimum of 1 year of recent experience working in a school or licensed child care center is required. High School Diploma is required for all positions. THIS POSITION REQUIRES A COMPLETED COLLEGE DEGREE AND AT LEAST 3 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.

Key Duties:

* Be ACTIVE with young children. Stimulates emotional, intellectual, and social growth of students by developing and directing educational activities tailored to children ages Birth-5; supervising children carefully.

* Provides safe environment by maintaining an orderly, clean, and appealing classroom; eliminating or removing known safety hazards; complying with child care rules.

* Encourages students' participation by providing open-ended, interactive activities.

* Supports students to learn concepts and collects work samples for portfolios.

* Informs parents of curriculum by preparing and submitting lesson plans; posting schedules and holding parent-teacher conferences.

* Keeps parents informed by posting parent information in the classroom; communicating frequently; sharing child's progress and needs using modern technologies.

* Encourages development of student self-control by utilizing Conscious Discipline classroom management and modeling techniques.

* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

* Enhances center reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Skills/Additional Qualifications:

Positions require: High Energy Level, Remains Calm Under Pressure, Honesty, Listening Skills, Articulate Speaking and Writing Skills, Professional Conflict Resolution Skills, Emotional Control, Self-Motivation, Dealing with Uncertainty, Objectivity, Confidentiality, High Level of Dedication and Collaboration.

We are looking for people who are truly passionate about early childhood education and seeking a long-term position.

Job Type: Full-time, year-round.

Compensation: $17.00 to $21.00 /hour; varies according to position, completed education level and experience; higher pay if candidate meets Mentor Teacher Requirements.

$365.00 signing bonus available for exceptionally trained candidate or immediate start. Examples: Extensive Reggio or Te Whariki training, Conscious Discipline certification, Early Childhood Environment Scale training to reliability, 5 plus years of highly successful lead teaching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a current Criminal Background Check from the NC Division of Child Development?
• Our enrollment is 100% FULL at this time. If applicable, do you have childcare secured for your own children to cover your work hours?
• Do you have excellent writing, spelling, and articulate speaking skills?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $21