About this position
About us:
The Center of Excellence believes children thrive in a community-oriented environment. We believe children thrive when their culture is reflected in the classroom and the children and families experience a sense of belonging. If you want to help children and families thrive, then the Center of Excellence through People Serving People is for you.
What do we need?
The Multi-Age Teacher collaborates with Lead Teachers to create a nurturing, supportive classroom environment grounded in trauma-informed care principles. In this full-time role, you will foster the academic and social development of preschool-aged children and support their families at the Center of Excellence Child Development Center.
Responsibilities
- Encourages children’s social, academic, and developmental skills
- Welcomes, talks, and meets with parents as needed
- Observes and reports on the well-being of children
- Maintains a clean classroom by organizing, cleaning, and sanitizing daily
- Participates in classroom planning and facilitation of age-appropriate curriculum
- Builds on the trauma-informed framework developed in the classrooms
- Implements sensory integration in the classroom in collaboration with the lead teacher
Pay and Benefits
- $25.00/hour
- Monday through Friday from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution at 6 months
- 40 days of PTO per year
- Reduced cost parking or metro pass
- Cellphone reimbursement
- Reduced childcare rates
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Financial wellness benefit
- Free lunch every day
- The chance to make a real difference in the community
Salary Information
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalency required. 2 year degree or CDA preferred
- 2,080 hours as an aide or student intern in a licensed Child Care Program
- 12 quarter credits relating to Child Development
- First Aid and CPR certified or willing to be certified within first 90 days of work
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs