Childcare Classroom Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Shining Stars Academy is a privately owned, family-oriented preschool seeking a passionate, reliable, Childcare Classroom Teacher to join our team.

If you love working with ages 0 to 5 years old, value consistency, and want to be part of a supportive, positive school culture , we would love to meet you!

Why Work at Shining Stars Academy?

• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
• Discounted childcare tuition
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Employee incentive program
• Ongoing training and professional development

Position Details

• Schedule: Monday–Friday (hours vary on classroom assignment - can expect closing shifts)
• Pay: $16–$18 per hour (based on experience, education, and certifications)
• Language Requirement: Fully English (Bilingual English/Spanish preferred)

What You’ll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging learning environment
• Support daily routines
• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Communicate professionally with families at drop-off and pick-up
• Document daily activities and child progress for parents
• Work collaboratively with your co-teachers
• Assist with diapering, pottying, cleaning, meal prep, and classroom care
• Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings

What We’re Looking For

• Prior childcare or early childhood experience **MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE**
• Reliable, punctual, and fully present at work
• Professional, positive, and energetic
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs throughout the day
• Willing to follow all state licensing and school policies

Minimum Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• One year experience in childcare setting

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Join our team today!

• Create a safe, nurturing, clean, and engaging learning environment
• Support daily routines
• Plan and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Communicate professionally with families at drop-off and pick-up
• Document daily activities and child progress for parents
• Work collaboratively with your co-teachers
• Assist with diapering, pottying, cleaning, meal prep, and classroom care
• Participate in ongoing training and staff meetings

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• One year experience in childcare setting

• Child Development Associate Credential
• Multiple years experience childcares
• Brightwheel experience

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development

Shining Stars Academy’s goal is to provide safe, affordable but high quality, developmentally appropriate child care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. We focus on helping children become social, well-educated, independent and self-confident in the quest for learning. We partner with families to ensure their children are receiving the best care in town.