Preschool Teacher

Hey YOU!!!

Yes YOU!!!

Do you want to work at a center that provides team building days at places like Axe Throwing, Erie Children's Museum, Port Farms and the Escape Room?

Do you want to work at a center that provides paid training days?

Do you want to get leg hugs EVERYDAY?

Do you want to work at a center that provides monthly one-on-one meetings to truly support you?

Would you like to be rewarded with extra vacation time when you are raved by your colleagues & families?

Do you want the freedom to be creative with your room arrangement and lesson plans where you are NOT required to follow a script?

Then we have the MOST AMAZING opportunity for you!!!

Our World Changer role is truly making the difference in the world by supporting children in their work. You may not be able to change the world, but you can impact those that will!

• Do you LOVE to give hugs, wipe noses, calm a crying child, get your hair done by a preschooler, and eat from the most amazing buffet of pretend food ever?
• Do you have an inner rock star that LOVES to sing "Let it Go", "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" on repeat 10x? It truly doesn't matter if you can't carry a tune, but you MUST be able to perform like a rock star!
• Can you count to 10? It doesn't seem hard, but when there are a sea of moving heads and locate ALL of them while play hide & seek is a definite skill!
• Do you LOVE to read? Our reading skills require the ability to read an engaging story to a small group of children (voice changes and accents are a PLUS) while one is crawling across your lap, another grabs the book and another shares a completely different story with you.
• Do you have an inner child where you do NOT take yourself too seriously? Ridiculousness is a must to wrangle the attention of a classroom of little people!
• Do you LOVE to play Memory and match things? The ability to remember 20 names while matching shoes, socks, blankies, coats, and any other possession to the right child is like being a detective.
• Do you just LOVE to move? Navigating your body from the floor to a chair to run across the playground and climb through a tunnel definitely closes the fitness rings and burns calories!

Finally, you MUST be prepared to laugh, love, learn and grow. This is by far one of the most rewarding places to work, but we have challenges as well as successes. We won't lie and say everyday is unicorns and rainbows! Some days you will be exhausted and your immune system will become stronger than you could've ever imagined. Yet, you will come back and see the silver linings in each day because you will be changing the world, one child at a time.

Then we have the most amazing opportunity to join our team and let that enthusiasm for learning, discovering, teamwork and most of all...imagination flow!

Little Acorns Learning Center is looking for a heart centered Preschool Teacher to make a difference in the lives of our children. Together our teams create environments where children can safely explore the world around them and thrive by being down at the child’s level. The loving nurturing care you provide will make all the difference in the life of a child. This is a great opportunity for college graduates to gain experience!

Benefits & Perks Part-time:

• Flexible scheduling - we understand there is life outside of work!
• Paid Jury Duty Time -makes being called a little less painful!
• Child Care Discount - you can work and be close to your child!
• Mental Health Day Certificate - a day to use within a year to decompress!
• Monthly one-on-one meetings - we love to support you and learn about your needs!
• 15 minute ticket opportunities - extra vacation time coupons for being raved!
• Staff luncheons - food always helps!
• Team building days - places like Port Farms, Wine and Paint Day, Erie Clayspace!
• Birthday Certficate - have your cake and eat it too with a paid day off to use during the year!
• Paid Bereavement Leave- so you can be where you are needed most!
• Shopping list - need items for your room? Let us get them for you!
• Wage increases - who doesn't want more money? Increases at 90 days, yearly and increase in educational level.

Full-time includes all of the above and:

* 95% of college tuition paid for college degree in Early Childhood Education - let us help you grow and learn!

* Paid holidays - enjoy your day!

* Paid Time Off - we know there is life outside of work!

Our ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), although an Early Childhood Education degree is preferred, and will look for ways to enhance our mission and vision to bring imagination back to childhood. We are willing to provide training and credential support, if interested. Now the technical things... able to tolerate working in a loud and fast paced environment while meeting standards from the Department of Human Services & STARS. The hours will be determined by the needs of our program. Compensation is based upon experience and educational background but our typical wage range to start is $12-$18/hr. Hours of this position are based on the need of our center. We will require all clearances, physical and TB test to be completed prior to hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage all interested parties to apply. Duties include but are not limited to: lesson planning, record keeping, cleaning duties, parent communication, positive child interactions completing ongoing professional development opportunities, lifting, stooping, and carrying.

Little Acorns Learning Center aims to bring imagination back to childhood where we will inspire the next generation of learners, leaders, & dreamers!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about your experience with preschool aged children other than those directly related to you.
• The hours of our center of 6:30am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday. What hours and days are you available for work?

Work Location: In person