Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Employee discounts
Opportunity for advancement
Once Upon a Childcare is looking for an experienced Infant Teacher to join our team!
Responsibilities:
Develop a fun and creative lesson plan suitable for Infants 2 months to 12 months of age
Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach children
Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
Encourage children to interact with each other
Guide children in developing their artistic and practical skills through a carefully constructed curriculum (e.g., identifying shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc.).
Track children's progress and report to parents
Communicate regularly with parents to understand the children's backgrounds and psyches.
Collaborate with other educators.
Maintain a clean, tidy classroom in accordance with health and safety standards.
Benefits:
All Employees will accrue Personal Time and PTO hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year.
Sick Pay will be accrued for a maximum of 48 hours, applied to each employee's policy, and paid out for absences due to illness each calendar year. Sick pay hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year.
Holiday pay
Birthday off with pay
We will help you obtain your CDA (Child Development Associate)
Desired Skills and Experience:
Experience working in a licensed childcare facility
Child development courses through an accredited college and/or EQIT/Pyramid Plus courses and/or a Level 2 or higher in the PDIS credential system
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
Excellent communication and instructional skills
Ability to act as a mediator between children
Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
Certification in child CPR or willingness to obtain