Early Explorations is a well known and respected privately owned child care center in Glen Carbon, IL.
We proudly acknowledge our national accreditation and our outward showings of our attention to detail and quality.
We are seeking 2 quality individuals who are looking for long-term employment to join our early childhood team.
Long term consistency is crucial to the quality of care we provide for the families we serve.
*Toddler Teacher: *This individual must be nurturing and understanding of the social and developmental skills of children 15-24 months of age.
This position requires patients, flexibility in working with toddlers and adaptability to their specific age-appropriate needs.
*Two-Year-Old Teacher:* This individual must have experience working with young children in a group setting.
It is essential to be high energy in this classroom, while also having a loving, nurturing demeanor.
A true understanding of the developmentally appropriate behaviors of a 2-year-old are crucial to assisting with diapering, toilet training, and teaching basic help skills and appropriate social interactions in addition to lesson planning and child assessment.
*Duties for both positions include:*
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum
- Create engaging lesson plans and activities that promote learning and development
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in children
- Use appropriate behavior management techniques to promote positive behavior
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
- Communicate with parents regarding their child's progress and any concerns
*Qualifications for both positions include:*
- 60 semester hours of college coursework with 6 hours in early childhood
- Previous experience working with young children
- Knowledge of child development principles and best practices
- Strong classroom management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of teachers and staff members
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Familiarity with early childhood curriculum frameworks
We offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
If you are passionate about working with young children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.
00 - $19.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* Edwardsville, IL 62025: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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