Lead Teacher

Description Circle of Friends is a privately owned child care center seeking to hire early childhood professionals. Our Core Values F riendly and Fun Environment R espectful and Responsive Environment I ntegrity is at the core and woven into every aspect of our program E nvironments are welcoming, beautiful, and engaging N urturing environment where children develop a sense of trust and security D edicated to providing high-quality care and education S ervice - Every child and family deserves excellence Benefits - Full-Time Employees 401(k) matching Dental/Vision insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Paid Holidays Birthday Off We have a tight-knit team of early childhood professionals, and we want to hire YOU to join our team if you are inspired by Excellence! We are seeking Preschool and Toddler Teachers for Monday through Friday, full-time and part-time. We hire for ATTITUDE, not necessarily aptitude. We will train you to excel in a childcare environment if you have the passion to do so! So even if you don’t meet all the requirements listed above, still consider applying if you’re a bright, motivated, loving, positive person who wants to be a part of a winning team and make a difference in the lives of children and families. EOE must meet requirements and sign-on bonus agreement Requirements The ideal candidate meets the following requirements: THE DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others Minimum of 1 year experience working in a child care center. Must have a minimum of at least 24 units in ECE/Child Development including core courses and at least (3) units in infant/toddler care and two (2) adult supervision units, Experience with Quality Care is a plus! A professional, positive attitude Classroom duties include but aren't limited to: helping children with eating, diapering/toileting, cleaning, keeping a clean and safe room, keeping a Quality Care compliant classroom, keeping appropriate logs, and making sure everything is in compliance with Circle of Friends as well as with Community Care License. Able to stand for long periods, frequently walking, sitting on the floor, and playing with children, being able to lift up to a 40 lb. child in an emergency situation. You must be able to get up off the floor and stand up quickly. This is a physically ACTIVE role. A loving demeanor with children! Classroom experience, and CPR certification. All candidates must pass the national criminal background check. Fluency and clear communication in English. Must be able to communicate with other staff and parents clearly in both verbal and written form. #J-18808-Ljbffr Circleoffriendscdc