Teacher- Preschool

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 https://nurturedelc.com/employee-perks-benefits/

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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