Qualified Daycare Assistant

About the role

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for: You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more. You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off. You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program. You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Follow all licensing guidelines and company standards to ensure the daily care of every child.
• Maintain a fun, interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Develop your ability to accurately observe, assess, and plan for children, as well as effectively communicate with families.
• Complete extensive training on childcare, preschool and child development topics.

Requirements

• The ability to meet state and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children.

Skills

• Ability to follow licensing guidelines and company standards.
• Ability to maintain a fun, interactive classroom environment.
• Ability to observe, assess, and plan for children.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families.
• Ability to complete extensive training on childcare, preschool, and child development topics.

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification.
• 401K (plus company match).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Childcare discount available to all employees.

Pay

• Assistant Teacher: $18-19
• Lead Teacher: $19.00-$21.00

Schedule

• Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter.
• Part-time and temporary employees earn paid sick leave based upon hours worked.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
• Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
• Unique Master Teacher Program.
• Paid sick leave for full-time employees.
• 401K (plus company match).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Childcare discount available to all employees.
• All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act.

Company Information

• We are an equal opportunity employer.
• We do not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.