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Early Childhood Educator/Cook

Smart Start Academy Child Care & Learning Center
Springfield, OH Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/29/2026

Now Hiring: Passionate Daycare Teachers | Full-Time & Part-Time | $11.00–$18/hr

Do you love working with children? Want to make a difference every day?
Join our fun, supportive, and dedicated team as a Daycare Teacher where your passion for early childhood education will shine!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

Competitive pay: $11.00–$18.00/hr
Flexible schedules – part-time & full-time shifts available
No weekends!
Paid time off
Employee discounts
Supportive, friendly team culture
Opportunities for growth and professional development

Your Day-to-Day:

As a Daycare Teacher, you’ll help nurture and guide young learners through meaningful, play-based experiences. You'll create a safe, loving space where children can grow socially, emotionally, and academically.

What You’ll Do:

  • Create and implement engaging lesson plans that promote learning through play
  • Build positive, nurturing relationships with children and families
  • Encourage children’s growth in motor skills, language, problem-solving, and creativity
  • Foster a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
  • Track and communicate children’s developmental milestones
  • Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and team members
  • Use positive behavior strategies to guide children’s social-emotional development

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in childcare, nannying, or early childhood education preferred
  • Knowledge of preschool curriculum & child development
  • Warm, patient, and enthusiastic personality
  • Strong communication & teamwork skills
  • Ability to build trust with children and families
  • Must be dependable and committed to providing excellent care

Ready to join a place where you can truly make a difference?

Apply today and help us create a loving, learning-filled environment for every child!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $18

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