Childcare Teachers

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Minds in Motion Academy Practices Conflict Resolution and Mindfulness.

We are now hiring motivated and mindful teachers who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and are looking for a positive environment to thrive in and share their talents.

Our employees will embrace, practice, and teach Mindfulness in our center. This practice is incorporated into all areas of our curriculum, communication, and discipline.

Available Shifts:

• 7am-4pm
• 8am - 5pm:
• 9am-6pm
• 2pm - 6pm: All Classes & Afterschool (Part Time)

What You'll Do

Primary Purpose:

The Lead Teacher reports to the Director, Assistant Director, or Director of Curriculum. The Lead Teacher provides the children with developmentally appropriate activities, provides a nurturing, mindful environment, and interacts with children, their parents and other staff members and volunteers.

The Lead Teacher is responsible for:

• Developmentally appropriate interaction with the children.
• Provides weekly lesson plans with developmentally appropriate activities that align with the Center’s curriculum
• Maintain classroom control and management
• Arrange the room in a safe, inviting manner with centers clearly marked, toys and shelves labeled.
• Keep the classroom clean and free of clutter.
• Clean and sanitize toys daily
• Provide a normal routine by maintaining daily schedule adherence
• Must keep the Director, Assistant Director, and Director of Education informed of any parent/student issues or concerns
• Implement and maintain the Center’s policies and procedures
• Maintain student to staff ratios
• Attend and complete on-going training
• Obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire
• Complete 15-hour Health and Safety course within 30 days of hire
• Complete 15 hours of training each year of employment with Minds in Motion Academy
• Additional duties as needed

Decision-making Authority

The Lead Teacher must adhere to the policies and procedures of Minds in Motion Acedemy. He/she is responsible for classroom safety and sanitation. The Lead Teacher must be able to maintain a friendly/professional rapport with the staff members and parents. The Lead Teacher must notify the Owner of any limitations he/she may have to perform essential functions of the job. The Lead Teacher is encouraged to ask questions whenever unsure of a policy or a procedure.

Physical Demands:

• Demonstrate full range of motion
• Be able to lift (up to) 40 lbs.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Requirements

• Familiar with, or willing to learn and implement, the practice of Mindfulness (we will train)
• Candidates must be dependable, nurturing, patient, punctual, work well with others, and have a full understanding that early childcare education is not babysitting
• Must be able to follow instructions and set curriculum as it pertains to Minds In Motions vision, mission statement, and embracement of cultural diversity
• Must have a high school diploma; prior experience working in a childcare center or an educational setting preferred but willing to train the right person
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Bilingual teachers are a plus
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Teachers in early childhood program, associate’s degree or state-certified preferred but not required

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months experience in Early Childhood or related field preferred but not required.

Benefits

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program