- *Signing bonus of $1000 if terms are met.**
Building Blocks Learning Academy is a childcare center serving children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. We believe in creating enriching classrooms that provide each of our children with a loving, dynamic, supportive experience. We strive to develop and maintain a learning environment that provides the highest possible quality of childcare by supporting children, parents, and staff.
We make every effort to provide a superior childcare experience by instilling an atmosphere of harmony, respect, patience, honesty, trust, and friendship. Our goals are to maintain a safe environment at all times, nurture, engage and enlighten families and staff, and to support and respect each child, family, staff member, and our surrounding community.
Position Summary:The preschool teacher is responsible, with co-teachers, for overall supervision and management of the preschool classroom at the Center, building relationships with parents and providing an environment conducive to the development of the child. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday. This position will be working with ages 3 to 5.
Mandatory Job Qualifications
- B.A. degree preferably in Early Childhood or with Early Childhood Credit Hours
- Type 04 certification is required
- Early Childhood Education and experience preferred
Required Skills: Essential requirements include:
- Respect for children, parents, and caregivers
- Flexibility, patience, and self-reflective capacity
- Knowledge and understanding of developmental needs of children from infancy to Kindergarten
- Sensitivity to children's socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds, and individual needs and capabilities
- Use of positive discipline and guidance techniques
- Ability to provide a warm, welcoming environment which recognizes and respects the individual needs and goals of each family
- Ability to plan a developmentally appropriate, play and relationship-based program to promote the social, emotional, and physical development of each child
- Ability to work well with team members (co-teachers, volunteers, social worker) Commitment to the principles of family support and strength-based practice
Duties and Responsibilities
- Build supportive relationships with parents
- Provide an environment conducive to the overall development of the child
- Share responsibility with team members for the organization and maintenance of the classroom
- Participate whenever possible in Building Blocks Learning Academy special events
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to relate to the child on their physical level; this includes walking, standing, stooping, running, sitting (on the floor, desk or chair), climbing, crawling, kneeling, pulling, lifting, carrying, and crouching
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Program-specific background check
- Physical examinations
- Must provide medical evaluation forms every two years, initial with a current TB test.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
- Salary is based on education, experience, and role
- A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees
- We also offer generous time off and holiday schedules
- Signing Bonus of $1000 if terms are met.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Building Blocks Learning Academy is to provide high-quality childcare for children six weeks through 12 years of age. It is our principal goal to produce highly esteemed students who grow to lifelong learners. Through a caring, nurturing, safe environment, the staff at Building Blocks meet the cognitive, physical, social and emotional needs of the child thus making the preschool experience a positive first impression of formal education. Building Blocks Learning Academy mission is to provide a nurturing environment full of:
- Fun: Children need to have laughter and to maintain that spirit of playfulness. This is important in every childhood. We also believe that fun is an important component in effective learning.
- Play: We engage the children in group sports as well as individual activities. This is a great avenue for them to interact with peers too.
- Learning: Our learning programs are designed to keep track of the child’s progress according to their age. We identify the areas where they need closer supervision as well as those areas that they excel in.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person