Early Childhood Teacher

Base pay range: $16.00/hr - $20.00/hr

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.

• 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.

• 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

• Associate's in ECE or related field
• Previous experience in early childhood classrooms

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

Entry level

Full-time

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