Childcare Educator

Creative Discovery is currently looking to grow our team! We are hiring for a full time Leads, Assistants and Floater Child Care Workers. The successful candidate will be energetic, organized, a problem solver, and possess great communication skills while adhering to the company’s mission of providing a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for children to grow, develop, and shine. This individual needs to be passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to the success of our next generation.
Responsibilities:

• Effective and positive communication with parents and children
• Report to Director or Head Teacher upon arrival for daily assignment
• Work as a team member to meet the needs of the children classroom and center as a whole
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
• When appropriate participate in open communication with parents
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
• Clean and arrange classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Help maintain a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Attend in-service and staff meetings
• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations
• Daily assignments may include coverage for other staff during breaks and planning time, clean toys and educational materials, clean common areas such as bathrooms, kitchen, break room and outdoor play areas, remove garbage, inventory supplies, organize art and supplies cabinets.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Must undergo a Level 2 background check
• Child Care experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrate organizational abilities
• Ability to build rapport with families and fellow team members
• Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Friendly and approachable demeanor
• Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic at all times

This is a full-time position. Salary commensurate with experience and skill set. Will report to the Center Director and Assistant Director.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No