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:
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Working alongside the Teacher Assistants to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
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Engaging with children in learning - reading, playing, and having fun!
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Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
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Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
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Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
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Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
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Overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments.
Learn more about us at www.drdaycare.com
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:
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Paid Time Off
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401k with company match
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13 Paid Holidays
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Child Care Discounts
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College Tuition Reimbursement
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Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
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Flexible Spending Account
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Training/Professional Development opportunities
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:
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A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
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Verbal and written communication skills.
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Reliable attendance and punctuality.
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Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
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Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
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Management / leadership skills
Education Requirements
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College credits, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
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Minimum of High school diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
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We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits!
Certifications/Experience
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At least 1 year working with children in this age group.
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At least 1 year working in an early learning/child care setting preferred.
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Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
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Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
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CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
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Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
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Visual and hearing acuity.
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Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Other Qualifications
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21 years of age or older
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Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
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Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
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Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).
We hope you will join our team!
Having technical issues with your application?
Contact us at HR@drdaycare.com