Early Childhood Teacher

About This Role

Growing Places is looking for a compassionate and reliable caregiver to join our teaching team! Growing Place is known for its positive work environment, generous benefits and quality programming.

What You'll Do

• Observe, Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

Requirements

• A high school diploma
• Must be able to pass a background check
• 9 credits in ECE preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate
• CPR/first aid certified or willing to become certified
• 1 year experience working with young children in a classroom setting

Nice To Haves

• Associates in ECE or related field
• Previous experience in a early childhood classrooms

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid health insurance
• Dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Access to discounts through ECE alliance group