Early Childhood Educator

Grow your career in Early Childhood Education with The Nest Schools, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families each and every day.

At The Nest SIMSBURY, you will be joining a family of educators who truly understand the value of Early Childhood Education. You will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts and make a lasting impact in your community, all while having FUN, pursuing growth in your career and education, and being wholly supported by our extensive Nest team. Experience all this and more as a Nest School Teacher.

POSITION: Childcare Lead and Assistant Teacher positions available in all age groups

PAY RANGE: $16.50 - $22.00/hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

LIFE IN OUR NEST: Our Nest team is our biggest asset and we ACTIVELY strive to be a “Best Workplace” for all our teachers and staff. We even have an entire team dedicated to just this! By creating and implementing numerous programs designed around our core values of WELLNESS, INNOVATION, KINDNESS, and FUN, we put hard work into taking care of our Nestie’s every day!

WELLNESS: We truly believe “wellness” encompasses the physical, mental and emotional health of our team. The Nest aims to provide programs designed to enhance your overall well-being and job satisfaction, such as Meaningful Meals, health and wellness contests and challenges with fun rewards and access to an EAP program! We also invest in tools that go above and beyond most providers, like automated handwashing systems and air purifers in every classroom, to keep our teachers and children healthy!

INNOVATION: We are constantly striving to improve everything we do, not only within our classrooms, but also for our team! As a Nestie, this means access to comprehensive New Hire Orientation and trainings, Nest University (which is the most innovative approach anywhere in the ECE industry to providing training and certification programs leading to real career advancement opportunities in the field of ECE) and other exciting and innovative experiences.

KINDNESS: At The Nest, we strive to make a real difference in our communities. From our philosophies on creating loving and inclusive environments to our Charitable Giving initiatives to our emphasis on creating community partnerships – you can make a real difference in bringing Kindness to those around you.

FUN: Working with children is meant to be fun, and you will never meet a more fun family than your Nest family! From our Nest Egg Reward & Recognition Program to our Funday Mondays to fun contests, awards and celebrations, every day is fun and meaningful in our Nest.