Early Childhood - Teacher

Job Description

Job Description
Summary

Are you an amazing early childhood teacher who is ready to utilize all your talents? Do you feel you need an environment where you can truly thrive and innovate?

A Step Forward Early Learning Academy is seeking passionate educators who genuinely enjoy not only caring for, but actively educating, young children. Join a place where your skills are celebrated and your impact is profound.

• Full-time and Part-time positions available
• Various levels of education and experience considered
• Pay based on education and experience
• Center open, Monday to Friday, 6:00am-5:30pm
• On-the-job training available

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.

About Us

Our Dedication to Early Education

Our program is built with the clear intention of offeringfar more than basic care. We are committed to an educational model that ensures genuine learning.

We consider ourselves to beeducation professionalswho firmly believe every child deserves a high-quality start. Our work is so important because90% of a child's brain development happens in their first five years.

We believe children learn best byplayingand being guided bygreat teachers. Our teachers don't just happen upon lessons; their activities arethoughtful, backed by research, and tailoredto meet what your child needs.

Our goal is to make learning so exciting that your child is always eager to explore the world.