Education Specialist

Little-Hands-Daycare-and-Learning-Cente; Falmouth (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Trainings

Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance

401k with Match

Discounts for Childcare

Fun and Positive Place to Work

Open Door Policy

Shirts and Swag

Job summary

Little Hands Daycare is seeking an energetic Education Specialist to join our licensed childcare team. This full-time role focuses on program development, staff support, and hands-on early childhood education for our young learners.

Requirements include an associate degree in early childhood education or 21 ECE credits plus a business administration course and prior lead-teacher experience. We offer competitive pay, trainings, benefits, and a supportive, family-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education or 21 ECE credits with business administration course and lead-teacher experience required.
• Experience in a licensed childcare facility as a Lead Teacher preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Program development and teacher interaction support.
• Assist Center Director with special projects and classroom environments.
• Plan lessons and integrate developmental objectives into activities.
• Conduct classroom observations and ensure safety, including ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Education

Associate in Early Childhood Education

21 ECE credits + business administration course

Job description

Little Hands Daycare is a licensed childcare center seeking an energic Education Specialist! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic education expert who is passionate about early childhood education.

To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require an associate in early childhood education OR at least 21 early childhood education credit hours + completion of a business administration course and previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility as a Lead Teacher.

Required Shift: Monday - Friday, Full-time

Compensation: $19/hour, based on education and experience

We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
• Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Match
• Discounts for Childcare
• Fun and Positive Place to Work
• Open Door Policy
• Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our staff!

Our Hiring Process:

1. Resume screen
2. Phone screen with recruiter (30 minutes)
3. On-site interview with Regional Director (60minutes)
4. Virtual Interview with Center Director (30-45minutes)
5. Offer

Main Job Responsibilities:

• Program development and Teacher interaction development
  • Review classroom interactions, behaviors, routines to identify development needs and provide support per CD.
  • Identify training/resource needs in areas of program, sanitation, regulatory compliance with CD and provide hands on support where needed or requested.
• Assist CD with special projects and classroom environments
• Lesson Planning and Program development
  • Incorporate developmental objectives into LP’s and oversee modification requests of staff.
  • Integrate activities and developmental goals into Tadpole system and Daily Reports.
• Classroom Observations and Maintenance
  • Conduct classroom observations as needed or requested by CD using current monthly observation forms.
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.

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