Senior Childcare Teacher

Gibsongeneral; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated head teacher to join their passionate team. This role involves caring for and educating children, implementing The Creative Curriculum, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment that promotes holistic development. You will play a crucial role in fostering positive relationships with families and supporting the growth of young learners. The organization values professional development and offers flexible work schedules, onsite childcare, and various benefits to support your career and personal growth. If you are committed to early childhood education and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Onsite children’s care centers

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Payactiv-earned wage benefit

Free access to fitness centers

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must acquire 20 hours of professional development annually.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
• Ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Communication Skills

Supervision

Professional Development

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Child Care Center West
235 W Iowa St
Evansville, IN 47710, USA

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

1. Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
2. Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
3. Tuition reimbursement
4. Student Loan Repayment Program
5. Payactiv-earned wage benefit - work today, get paid tomorrow
6. Free access to fitness centers
7. Career advancement opportunities

Job Overview:

The head teacher is a member of the teaching team who shares responsibility with the assistant teacher for the care and education of an assigned group of children. The head teacher is responsible for implementing The Creative Curriculum along with its system of assessment and documentation; supervising children; communicating with parents; providing a healthy and safe environment for children that encourages social emotional, physical, cognitive and language development based on the Reggio Approach. The head teacher is responsible for completing all necessary documentation for NAEYC Accreditation.

Job Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• To establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment
• To advance physical and intellectual competence
• To support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• To establish positive and productive relationships with families
• To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs
• To maintain a commitment to professionalism

Required Certification/License/Experience:

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and the willingness to start working on a Bachelor’s Degree within six months of employment
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with at least three years of teaching experience.
• Must acquire 20 hours of professional development annually.

Preferred Certification/License/Experience:

• Current CPR/First Aid certification and NAEYC Membership preferred.