Childcare Teacher-Experience Required

Color Our Rainbow Academy; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 80 hours first year

Paid holidays

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Wellness reimbursement

Health and Dental/ Vision

401K

Training & learning opportunities

Bonus pay

Job summary

Small Hands Big Dreams is seeking an Experienced Childcare Teacher in Mentor, OH to nurture and grow young minds. The role emphasizes health and safety, hands-on activities, and daily family communication within a supportive team.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma or ECE coursework CPL 1–3, with a passion for quality early childhood education and a long-term commitment to the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or in TECC / Vocational program focused on ECE.
• Experience with young children; coursework in early childhood education (CPL 1–3).

Responsibilities

• Health and safety of children
• Prepares and implements hands-on activities
• Actively supervises the children at all times
• Daily communication (verbal, send pictures, videos, messages)
• Builds strong family relationships through goal setting and engagement in classroom activities
• Professionalism
• Teamwork skills
• Punctual
• Enrolls in and completes training through training platforms
• Appropriate interactions, dress, communication
• Notes and Added Benefits

Skills

Teamwork

Communication with families

Health and safety awareness

Activity planning

Education

High School Diploma

ECE coursework CPL 1-3

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SHBD Mentor - Mentor, OH 44060, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 Hourly, Job Category: Education, It is the perfect time of year to join our team and fall in love with teaching

Small Hands Big Dreams is not your average daycare! This fall our growing early learning team is looking to hire an Experienced Childcare Teacher who is passionate about nurturing and growing young minds. We need a dedicated, energetic and creative individual who is experienced in caring for children and who understands the importance of quality early childhood education.

Ideal characteristics:

• Has experience working with young children and some coursework in early childhood education (or a related field) CPL 1,2 or 3 ( wage is assigned based on years of experience and education/training documented in OCCRRA or in the field
• Ready to lend a helping hand and work as a team
• Supports families through daily communication and engagement
• Joins in on fun- singing and dancing
• Commits to watching students grow through the whole year (longevity)
• Provides social and emotional support and healthy relationships
• Professional and committed to quality
• Motivated and holds true to what you say you will do (integrity)

Small Hands Big Dreams Child Care Center has over 25 years of the highest ranked quality rating in the state, delivering only the best childcare and education. As an assistant teacher you can help to set the foundation for our future. Work within a company that has been voted by their employees for multiple years as an employer of choice.

Small Hands Big Dreams provides a flexible, fun and family focused atmosphere with many levels of support. You become part of a team who demonstrates integrity, innovation, and passionate customer service.

Responsibilities Include:

• Health and safety of children
• Prepares and implements hands-on activities
• Actively supervises the children at all times
• Daily communication (verbal, send pictures, videos, messages)
• Builds strong family relationships through goal setting and engagement in classroom activities
• Professionalism
• Teamwork skills
• Punctual
• Enrolls in and completes training through training platforms
• Appropriate interactions, dress, communication
• Notes and Added Benefits

When you join the Small Hands Big Dreams team, it is more than just a job. You join a family--a group of people who support you and help you grow. You become part of a group of coworkers who turn into friends and a team of difference makers. You will be bonded by purple!

• Earn time off from day 1: 80 hours in your first year
• Birthday and Holidays paid (and a bonus of day after thanksgiving!)
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Health and Wellness (fitness) reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• 401 K
• Time on the clock to create your own activity plan and keep up on paperwork
• company sponsored fun events and learning opportunities
• incentive bonus pay- get extra money for a job well done
• coffee, water, tea and home cooked meals-apron provided-wear whatever you want professionally and then an apron is provided to protect your clothing. Opportunities to earn some logo wear too

Qualifications:

high school diploma unless in a TECC / Vocation program program focused on ECE or are enrolled in College as a highschool student studying ECE .