Attention motivated, talented, and driven early education experts, we are looking for you!
Finding Me Now Learning Center is looking for a qualified full time Lead Teacher for our Toddler classroom.
We are a Level 3 PTQ center actively working toward NAEYC accreditation. For almost 50 years in Indiana, Finding Me Now has stepped up our program to build on the traditional daycare tenets of love & play to create a modern learning program powered by our highly qualified educators.
When you join our team, you join our family. Our teachers and staff care deeply about one another and the families we serve. We strive to bring out each child’s God-Given Uniqueness, and we need staff willing to go the extra mile to ensure we are creating Exceptional Early Childhood Experiences for every child.
‣‣‣ Benefits (Details of benefits are outlined in our staff handbook):
‣‣ Enhanced professional development - We believe that one of the best ways to serve our employees and our community is by helping you reach your full potential as an educator. We have created CCEI @ Finding Me Now, a completely free program which provides you with the education hours you need to earn your CDA. We help you through the process of applying for your CDA, and then you get a raise for achieving your professional certification!
‣‣ Educational Assistance - Depending on your course of study, staff members working toward a degree in ECE are eligible for up to $1,000 of tuition reimbursement per year
‣‣ Employee Child Discount - You will receive a discount of up to 75% off of child care in our center (dependent on availability of spots)
‣‣ Paid Personal Time - vacation time is awarded annually and increases with your tenure
‣‣ Paid Time Off - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and Christmas Day, as well as bereavement leave and jury duty
‣‣ Free Meals - We encourage all of our staff members to sit, interact, and eat snacks and meals with the children, just like family
‣‣ And lots more - Free Uniforms - Free CPR/First Aid certification - Optional Aflac Insurance
‣‣‣ Qualifications:
‣‣ Age - Teachers working in this age range must be 21 years or older
‣‣ Education - Diploma or GED required. CDA, Associate or Bachelor in ECE or strong desire to get started also required.
‣‣ Experience - Experience in ECE and knowledge of State, NAEYC, and PTQ classroom regulations
‣‣ Physical - Must be able to lift 40 pounds and work actively in the classroom
‣‣ Communication - Must communicate effectively and positively with parents, children, and co-workers
‣‣‣ Job Requirements:
‣‣ Child Relationships - Build positive, trusting relationships full of love with each toddler
‣‣ Parent Interactions - Build great working relationships with parents to encourage parent involvement and communication
‣‣ Health and Safety - Maintain health and safety regulations in classroom
‣‣ Development - Track and build on the physical and cognitive development of each toddler
‣‣ Training - Maintain training hours as required by Paths to Quality
‣‣ Classroom Management - Establish routines for feeding, play, and care
We look forward to receiving your resume and inviting you to be a part of our team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $9.80 - $13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person