Daycare Teacher

Spectrum 360 A NJ Non Profit Corp.; Riverton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking an ECE Teacher to plan, implement, and supervise the infant care program in our center. You will work in a nurturing, caring environment to support early development through responsive care, play, exploration, and daily routines.

You will be part of a team focused on safety, family communication, and high-quality care for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Ideal candidates are patient, compassionate, team-oriented, and professionally dedicated to early

Qualifications

• The ECE Teacher must comply with the minimum educational standards as set forth by the company and current governmental regulations.
• Previous experience caring for young children, 6 weeks - 5 years of age.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and of good character and health to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safety and well-being of children while implementing the infant program.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and support caregiving in a co-teaching capacity.
• Compile observations and communicate with parents and staff as required.
• Attend meetings and follow center policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, Tour Ready classroom and adapt to changing needs.

Skills

Nurturing

Team oriented

Patience

English communication

Job description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Tuition assistance

Join Our HAPPY Team!

Are you a nurturing, dependable, and passionate early childhood educator who loves helping little ones grow and thrive? We are looking for a caring Early Childhood Education Teacher to join our team and create a safe, loving, and engaging environment for our little learners. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with infants and their families while supporting their early development through responsive care, play, exploration, and daily routines. If you are patient, compassionate, team-oriented, and passionate about making a difference during those important first years, we would love to meet you!

Reporting Responsibilities:

The ECE Teacher reports directly to the Center Leadership team.

Job Description:

The ECE Teacher will plan, implement, and supervise the infant care program as designated by The Learning Experience while demonstrating exceptional professional conduct and consideration for the safety and well-being of the children. The Infant Caregiver will serve in a co-teaching capacity based on center enrollment.

Qualifications:

The ECE Teacher must comply with the minimum educational standards as set forth by the company and current governmental regulations.

Experience:

Previous experience caring for young children, 6 weeks - 5 years of age.

Requirements and Certifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Be of good character and reputation
• Be of sufficient physical, mental and emotional heath to perform job duties satisfactorily
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs
• Possess skills, attributes and characteristics conducive to and suitable for dealing with children
• Must speak English well enough to communicate with children, staff, management, and parents
• Must be able to read and write English well enough to prepare, complete and maintain administrative forms and records as required by current governmental regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of infant growth and development
• Satisfy the mandatory physical and background checks as required by State and company regulations and policies
• Infant CPR (preferred)

Working Conditions:

The ECE Teacher shall be primarily assigned to a single childcare center and be able to provide care during normal center hours and adhere to a schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Primary Responsibilities:

First and foremost, the ECE Teacher responsibility will be to maintain the safety and well-being of the children and staff while implementing the Infant program in alignment with company policies, philosophies, and procedures. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all current governmental rules and regulations that pertain to the operation of The Learning Experience centers
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all policies and procedures contained in the Operations Manual, Employee Handbook, Student Enrollment Packet, and Curriculum Guides
• Must implement and follow all childcare procedures as mandated in the current governmental rules and regulations and company policies and procedures
• Compile individual observation and feeding/diapering reports on daily basis, maintaining a file on each child as well as supplying the parents with daily communication letter
• Report all incidents immediately to the Center Leadership team, filing the appropriate form and working with the Center Leadership team for resolution and classroom improvement
• Maintain "Tour Ready" classroom
• Attend meetings as requested

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Support center staff as requested
• Help to maintain the general appearance of the center and its common areas

Attributes:

• Good character and reputation
• Nurturing
• Cheerful
• Creative
• Responsibile
• Reliable
• Well organized
• Team oriented

Measures of Performance:

• Implements the curriculum program and manages a childcare class to the satisfaction of the Center Leadership team, Franchise team, and Corporate Office
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well with children, parents, staff and management
• Is reliable
• Shows consideration to others
• Maintains a professional appearance and attitude at all times
• Resolves issues in a timely manner
• Follows procedural and record keeping duties accurately and efficiently
• Understands the needs of the children
• Handles constructive feedback and suggestions in a professional manner
• Demonstrates the ability to teach and re-teach individuals educational skills incorporating different styles of learning on a developmentally appropriate levels and keeps accurate records of the child's progress
• Adapts well to change

It is the policy or the company to encourage employees to explore growth and training as well as support and assist other positions in task and duties above and beyond their normal scope of work.

Compensation:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands‑on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.