Child Care Teacher Pre-K4 Lead Teacher

We are looking for a new teacher to join our team! The ideal candidate has a lot of patience and love. They will have experience working with children, especially infants all the way to 4-year-olds. They are willing to work as a team with their co-teacher to create a warm and inviting learning environment. Our ideal candidate is:

• able to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 7AM- 2PM.
• 18 or older
• CPR certified or willing to get CPR certified (paid for by our center)
• Has experience working in childcare centers
• Understands the correct way to pick up children (under the arms)
• Can change diapers thoroughly and in a time-efficient manner
• Detail-oriented
• Eligible by the state of Louisiana to work with children
• Loves interacting with children
• Can plan fun activities last minute when needed to keep kids entertained
• Willing to keep cellphone put away while working with children
• Able to follow classroom schedules
• Nice to co-workers and co-teacher
• Physically able and willing to stand for hours at a time
• Physically able and willing to pick up children
• Cares about the children's emotional needs and feelings
• Cares about the safety of the children and is willing to enforce classroom rules to keep them safe
• Can write and read well (MUST be able to document everything)
• Can effectively communicate with children, coworkers, and parents in a respectful manner
• Does not frequently call in or request off
• Punctual
• Can follow dress code
• Physically able and willing to clean classroom at end of shift
• Cleaning includes: wiping down tables, sweeping floors, mopping floors, vacuuming rugs, making sure all toys are put away, spraying toys with bleach water, and doing daily assigned chore.

Pay starts at $9. Please bring copies of all formal trainings with you to interview. This includes: CPR, health and safety, medication administration, continuing eduction courses through CCNELA, key modules, mandated reporter, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $9.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What ages of children have you worked with?
• Please describe any experience you have working with children below!
• What is your availability Monday- Friday? We are open from 7 AM until 6 PM. Interview priority is given to those who can get here at 7:00 AM each morning OR stay until 6:00 PM each day!

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person