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SalaryTeaching can be really difficult sometimes. We all deal with it. But how do top performers overcome challenges? We call for Special Forces.
Be part of our special forces team and use your time, energy, experience, and passion to tackle the most valuable undertaking in the world, educating and building the confidence of future generations. That's why La Mère Academy believes it's so important to give you all the tools you need to further develop your talents and feel appreciated for the crucial work that you do.
We choose to honor your superpowers with these amazing benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Child Care discounts
- Tenure, Annual and Attendance Bonuses
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- $10,000 Group Life/AD&D policy
- Flex spending
- PTO
- Stocked break room with snacks and goodies to relax between classes.
- Breakfast, lunch, and snacks provided
- BONUS: We are a great fun team to work with
Join us at La Mère Academy.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
- Observes all rules and regulations at La Mère Academy and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
- Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
- Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule
- Plans with a member of the Leadership Team the parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
- Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence.
- Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior.
- Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas, and playgrounds.
- Attends all required staff meetings, workshops, and/or school functions.
- Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in the Employee Handbook
- Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Love of small children
- Friendly, enthusiastic demeanor, strong work ethic, cooperative team spirit, highly professional and dependable
- High School Diploma, GED, or higher (degree in early childhood or CDA preferred)
- CPR and First Aid certifications
- Must meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
- Previous teaching or assistant teaching position in a licensed early childhood program preferred but not required
- Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
- For Infant and Young Toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
- Willingness to attend training
Compensation:
- Bi-weekly pay
- Direct deposit available
- $15 - $18 an hour depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15 - $18 / hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
