Teacher- Infant

Description

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment. 

This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.

A typical day for a Lead Teacher will include:

• Working alongside the Teacher Assistants to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment. 
• Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun!
• Inspiring children to be lifelong learners. 
• Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children. 
• Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app. 
• Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives. 
• Overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments.

Why you'll love us:

We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us. 

We offer the following perks and benefits:

•     Paid Time Off
•     401k with company match
•     13 Paid Holidays
•     Child Care Discounts
•     College Tuition Reimbursement
•     Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
•     Flexible Spending Account
•     Training/Professional Development opportunities

Learn more about our benefits at www.nurturedelc.com/careers

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island. 

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with children in this age group.

We are looking for someone who has the following skills:

• A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.     
• Verbal and written communication skills.     
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.    
• Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.     
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others. 
• Management / leadership skills

Education Requirements    

• College credits, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of High school diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits!

Certifications/Experience

• At least 1 year working with children in this age group. 
• At least 1 year working in an early learning/child care setting preferred. 
• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred. 

Physical Requirements    

• Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
• Visual and hearing acuity.     
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds. 

Other Qualifications    

• 21 years of age or older  
• Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.     
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.     
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS). 

We hope you will join our team! 

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At EdCentral, we work as a team with EnhancEd, EnrichEd, and NurturEd - the new names for Therapeutic Child Care Services, Kids Klub, and Dr. Day Care.