What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher position at The Learning Experience Lacey?
Job description
Lead Teachers at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities.
Our passionate teachers use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.
We believe in taking care of the teachers that take care of our children and families. These are a few of our industry-leading benefits you will enjoy as a member of our team at The Learning Experience:
- Supportive Team: Our team wants YOU to have a 5 star experience. You'll have engaged managers and an uplifting and supportive work environment.
- Reliable scheduling: Enjoy a consistent schedule with evenings and weekends free.
- Teachers get to teach: We have an evening cleaning crew so our team can focus on the importance of their learning environments and children.
- Up to 17 paid days off during your first year
- Medical benefit options
- Paid training and continued education benefits
- Generous employee referral bonuses
- Accepts State Subsidy and Childcare Aware
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
- Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
- Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
- Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
- Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
- Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
- Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
Qualifications:
- 1 years of childcare teaching experience.
- Must meet state specific requirements for the role- education and qualifications must be current in MERIT
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
- A current MERIT record is required for these positions
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance options
- PTO
- 401K
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Accept CCA and DCYF Subsidy
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- Portable Background Check (MERIT) (Required)
- 30 Hour Child Care Basic training course (Required)
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Infant care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- PBC (Portable Background Check) (Required)
- 30 Hour Childcare Basic Course (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23