At New Horizon Little Learners, we believe the best way to help children succeed is to teach them to be creative, confident thinkers. That means offering them hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities that help build lifelong critical thinking skills and foster confidence.
New Horizon Little Learners utilizes the Creative Curriculum to encourage exploration and discovery as a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills.
We are currently looking for a Full-Time Teacher for our program. This is a great opportunity if you are energetic, like to work hard, have a nurturing and friendly attitude, and love teamwork. Classroom organization and demonstrable ability to manage children are necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Must be at least 18 years old (Required)
- Have at least six months of experience working in a licensed facility for childcare or educational setting
Licensing/Certification(s):
- Food-handling certification (Preferred)
- First Aid certification (Preferred)
- Child/infant CPR certification (Preferred)
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)
Positions:
Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts. (Center hours are 6:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Position Responsibilities:
Assist in all aspects of the care and education of the children enrolled in his/her class
- Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class in all areas of the facility
- Assist in regular observation and evaluation of children's development and progress as directed by the administration
- Assist with the development and implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum
- Facilitate and support relationships with the director, co-workers, parents, and students
- Assist in maintaining/updating student portfolios
- Follow weekly lesson plans and goals
- Assist in maintaining responsibility daily for the learning environment's arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness.
- Serve as a role model for the children
- Communicate with parents through daily reports and monthly newsletters
Benefits (Full-Time Employee):
- Medical Insurance - Fully company-paid plan after 30 days of full-time employment.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance - Company Paid
- Life Insurance - Company Paid, with an option to contribute more
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off) Policy
- Paid holidays
- 403 B Retirement plan with a company contribution match
- Supplemental Insurance stipends (Aflac and Assurity)