Childcare Teacher

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Company parties

Once Upon a Childcare is looking for teachers to join our team!

Opening

• Infant teacher (6 weeks to 18 months)
• Young toddler (1-2 years)
• Toddler (2-3 years)
• Floater (comfortable with most to all age groups)

Benefits:

All Employees will accrue Personal Time (PTO) at the rate of 3.8 hours earned for every 40 hours worked. PTO hours do not expire and can roll over to the following year.

Sick Pay

Holiday

Birthday off with pay

Responsibilities:

Develop a fun and creative lesson plan suitable for the children in your class

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 and resolve occasional arguments

Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, colors, art, etc...).

Track children's progress and report to parents

Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche.

Collaborate with other educators.

If needed help with potty training

Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.

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