Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Youth Development Company/PAL; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic early childhood educators to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a supportive learning environment. As a team member, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, professional development opportunities, and the joy of making a difference in children's lives. With weekends off and a focus on work/life balance, this position allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. Join a community dedicated to empowering children and families while building your career in early childhood education.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Environment

Childcare Discount

Ongoing Professional Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Credential Assistance

Weekends Off

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children and creating a safe learning environment.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow.
• Create fun and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Creativity

Child Development Knowledge

Education

CDA (Child Development Associates)

Job description

Are you willing to be silly, messy, sing songs, comforting, supportive and a caring teacher for young children? Then this job may be for you! YDC cares for children, families, and our dedicated team members. As a YDC team member, you will feel valued and gain access to the benefits and resources you need to connect, develop, grow, and thrive in your career.Get PAID TO PLAY!

• We support work/life balance with paid time off, flexible work environment, childcare discount, and more.
• We are committed to investing in your future with ongoing professional development, tuition reimbursement, and credential assistance.
• We are empowered to succeed in a positive and fun environment devoted to developing your best self.
• WEEKENDS OFF!
• Obtain your CDA (Child Development Associates) through our professional development program and start building your career towards being a teacher!

Use your passion for working with children to provide a safe place to grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Through warmth, patience, and understanding, our early childhood educators and mentors create meaningful relationships with children, families, and their YDC family. Use your purpose and talents to encourage children to learn and grow through a play with a purpose approach.

As a member of the YDC family, you will:

• Experience joy through living your purpose and building solid foundations for children to thrive.
• Be inspired by youth who use the coping skills you taught them to solve problems.
• Take pride in maintaining an entertaining and cooperative space that is clean and organized.
• Thrive as a professional through advancement opportunities and continuous training.
• Ensure safety is the number one priority for each child and yourself.
• Create fun, interactive, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences or mentoring opportunities.
• Cultivate positive collaborations with community partners to share new and out of the box experiences.