Early Childhood / Daycare Teachers And Assistant Teachers

Calling all Early Childhood Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Childcare Workers!

Do you enjoy working with kids? Come work at a fantastic place where you can use your skills and talents to make a positive impact on the lives of young children! Little Marvels Early Childhood School is hiring Teachers and Assistant Teachers for all classrooms (Infants through Preschool). Full-time and Part-time positions available.

MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation based upon level of education and experience
• Health care stipend
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Professional development / continuing education assistance
• Flexible schedule
• Supportive team environment with low child-to-teacher ratios, co-Teachers and Assistants in each room, and administrative team that all started out as teachers
• Ample materials and school budget so teachers DO NOT have to spend their own money
• …and more!

What we’re looking for (Qualifications / Requirements):

• Caring, nurturing, and responsible staff who genuinely love children
• Good communication skills
• Clear background checks
• Up-to-date physical with TB test and vaccinations for Covid, MMR, and T-dap, at minimum
• Ability to remain calm, positive, and professional under pressure
• For classroom Teachers and Assistant Teachers: Ability to meet all physical requirements of the role, such as lifting a child weighing up to 45 pounds, actively playing with children, frequently getting up and down from the floor, assisting with toileting or changing diapers, feeding small children, sanitizing toys, cleaning up, and other physical tasks as needed

TEACHERS MUST ALSO HAVE:

• CDA, Associate’s Degree (or at least 60 college credit hours with 6 in ECE), or Bachelor’s Degree in ECE/Child Development
• At least 1 year of direct experience in a group care setting for children between the age of 6 weeks and 5 years old
• Completion of all DCFS required trainings and certificates
• Infant/Child CPR certified, or willing to become certified upon being hired

Responsibilities:

• Planning, supervising and implementing the program for child care in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the center
• Gearing the program to the needs of individual children, with concern for their interests, challenges, special talents, and individual styles and paces of learning
• Perform daily activities, including setting up the classroom, conducting activities, and cleaning and sanitizing toys and equipment
• Creating a positive learning environment and actively interacting with children to support play, exploration, and learning
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents, colleagues, and children

To find out more about how you can be part of our wonderful program and make a positive impact on young children, please apply with the following information:

1. Your resume, including any relevant child care and/or teaching experience

2. Which age group you prefer to work with: Infants, Toddlers, Twos, or Preschool (age 3-4)

3. Whether you are looking for Part-Time or Full-Time employment. Include availability for part-time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person