The anticipated start date of this role is July 2024.

We are looking for an educator who believes in play based learning and can collaborate with the co-teachers in developing an emergent curriculum based on children’s interests and needs.

Important Skills

• A teacher with natural nurturing qualities and passionate about the learning journey of students.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to match Wonder Years School’s philosophy into practice.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, confidently, and respectfully and committed to creating/maintaining strong, positive relationships with the families, children and colleagues.
• Able to work with a team who have a strong emphasis on relationships and how we relate to others and a collaborative work approach.
• Embodies a growth mind-set; be open and willing to reflect and change as we continue to provide quality interactions and learning to all children in our care.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Maintain appropriate teacher – child ratios, ensuring visual supervision of children at all times.
• Develop and maintain a safe, healthy, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment for all children and families.
• Understand and follow Wonder Years school policies and procedures to ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children based on children’s interests and needs, including daily open-ended activities to expand their competencies across developmental domains. Develop and submit lesson plans to the School Director.
• Observe and assess children's development and progress, and provide regular feedback to parents and conduct parent teacher conferences. Use the assessment in developing learning goals for children.
• Develop and maintain portfolios that document the unique strengths, skills, and areas of growth for the children in your primary care on a regular basis.
• Communicate daily with parents, share the important milestones in their child’s day in person and via school app.
• Collaborate with other teachers and School Director in providing a high quality early education program reflecting Wonder Years School philosophy.

Qualifications Required

• At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED required.
• AA/BA/CDA in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or 12 ECE units completed: Child Development, Child Family Community and 2 curriculum courses.
• 12 months experience working in an early childhood education program.
• Fingerprints clearance through Department of Justice for Child Abuse Index Check and Criminal Record Statement.
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English Language.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person