Early Care and Education Teacher

About us

Kids Depot is a community of qualified teachers and support staff. We are dedicated to nurturing the spirit of the young children in our care and providing them and their families with a loving, safe, educational, and Christian environment.

We are looking for committed Teachers to complement our qualified workforce of educators/caregivers. You will be responsible for implementing a full educational teaching plan according to the center’s requirements. It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to children while also helping them develop their personalities and skills. The ideal candidate will be passionate for the job with an ability to reach out to children and create a relationship of mutual trust. They will know how to organize a class and make learning an easy and meaningful process. The goal is to help cultivate the children's interest in education and be their dedicated ally in the entire process of learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain a tidy and orderly classroom
• Collaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetings
• Assist Lead Teacher in planning and executing educational in-class and outdoor activities and events
• Observe and understand students’ behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.
• Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc.

Skills

• Proven experience as a teacher or assistant teacher
• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures
• Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized and committed
• Creative and energetic
• Strong moral values and discipline

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $18.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• professional childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person