Senior Childcare Teacher

Deaconess News; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a head teacher responsible for the care and education of children, implementing The Creative Curriculum, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Candidates should possess an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education and be willing to work towards a Bachelor's Degree within six months. This role offers excellent benefits, including flexible scheduling and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Onsite children’s care centers

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Free access to fitness centers

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Willingness to pursue Bachelor's Degree within six months.
• At least three years of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish a safe and healthy learning environment.
• Support social and emotional development.
• Communicate with parents and provide guidance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Social and emotional development

Professional development

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Benefits:

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:
- Flexible work schedules – Full time/part time/supplemental – Day/Eve/Night
- Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Payactiv-earned wage benefit-work today, get paid tomorrow
- Free access to fitness centers
- 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 implementingThe Creative Curriculumalong 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 Dutiesinclude 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.

Other Key Words: early childcare, teaching experience, current CPR/First Aid certification

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