Early Childhood Educator

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking to add teachers to our team!

The ideal candidate will be punctual, reliable, personable, and able to take initiative to keep the classroom running smoothly. We are looking for individuals who are comfortable being actively engaged with the children throughout the day. We provide a play-based curriculum, and its success depends on quality teacher-child interactions.

As a type-III center, we are also subject to formal evaluations of our classrooms, and expect all of our staff to adhere to the standards set forth by the state to ensure high ratings for our center.

Base pay starts at $10/hour but increases with certifications and experience.

Teacher Roles

Teachers will be expected to:

• Complete care tasks as needed throughout the day, with various needs dictated by age range (supervising mealtime, feeding, toileting assistance, diaper changes, cleaning faces, etc)
• Adhere to the daily schedule of activities
• Implement the provided curriculum
• Follow safe sleep practices
• Keep a clean and safe classroom environment
• Maintain a professional manner when communicating with parents and other visitors to the center
• Follow all stated procedures for discipline
• Maintain constant, active supervision of the classroom
• Keep updated, accurate logs for all meals, diapers/bathrooms, naps etc using provided software
• attend/take mandatory professional development trainings

Preferred Qualifications

• experience in licensed childcare centers
• CPR certification
• Key Orientation Modules, etc as needed by the LDOE
• other early childhood-specific certifications

Benefits:

• employee discount for enrolled children
• PTO and paid vacation after specified employment time
• paid time off for most Federal holidays
• ongoing, provided professional development
• career and certification assistance

*Teachers are hired for the center as a whole. While teachers are typically assigned a single classroom, they may be asked to help in other areas as needs/coverage dictate.

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass a childcare-specific background check?
• Are you at least 18 years old?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Licensed Child Care Center: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDA/ECAC (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Thibodaux, LA 70301 (Required)

Work Location: In person