What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher position at Smart Beginnings Early Learning Center?
Smart Beginnings has 2 locations, 10 total classrooms and a team of 20 teachers educating and caring for children from the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years. We value a respectful environment, embrace the diversity of our team, and love to have fun
Our team is extremely supportive of new teachers, and because of this we ensure new teachers are welcomed and prepared. Our goal is to get comfortable in the environment, learn our policies and procedures, and get to know everyone Upon hire you will participate in a variety of online and in person trainings during our orientation process. Our team management will help you get adjusted to your room and support you as you make this new classroom your own
We believe in providing our teachers with the necessary resources to be able to develop creative curriculums. You will have access to arts, crafts and a large toy storage room. As leaders in early childhood education, we know how hard you work and we want to provide you with the right environment. We also want you to feel fully valued and to be able to work to the fullest capacity of your talents
Smart Beginnings is a licensed facility, therefore abides by all state laws and takes pride in being known for that. Smart Beginnings has also placed in the top 3 preschool/centers in the "Best of the Northland" Courier-Tribune. You will find our team is fair, ensuring everyone has a good work / life balance, not just the longer-term employees, but all. We are so excited to welcome you into our team
Benefits
After 90 days, all employees have access to the following benefits:
Health Insurance, Dental, and Vision: optional BCBS plans are offered for individuals, 100% at their cost.
Supplemental Insurance: we offer Aflac, as a supplemental plan you can purchase for long term care.
Discounted childcare (if needed).
After 1 year of employment, all employees have access to the following benefits:
Five paid days off per year.
8-10 paid holidays, depending on the year
Access to the T.E.A.C.H Scholarship program, if you are a Missouri resident. This pays for you to get your degree in early education for FREE This includes books.
Free membership to an online training portal to complete your 12 hours of Professional Development
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Smart Beginnings is a locally owned, licensed facility focused on providing a safe, caring, and nurturing environment so that children can learn, grow, and be fully prepared for the next level of their education. At Smart Beginnings all staff strives to provide each child with a learning experience that is tailored to their abilities. All staff will be demonstrate their positive attitude and desire to work with children 6 weeks - 5 years, and will meet all state required regulations. Smart Beginnings Early Learning Centers hours are 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday. All teachers hired will be assigned a set work schedule that may change throughout the year. Teachers must be available five days per week excluding Saturdays and Sundays. All staff will be required to complete a medical exam, TB test and background screening, finger printing and complete CPR Training certification within a month of being hired. We are currently offering a retention bonus.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,000 - $72,000