Lead Toddler Teacher

Here at Little Learners, we are providing a true home away from home for our children and our staff. Our mission is to ensure the highest quality care through loving hearts and gentle hands of our caring and well-trained educators. Are you ready to join a fun, growing team and inspire young children in a top-rated early childhood center? This is an excellent time to start a rewarding career with a company that truly values their employees!

** INCREDIBLE BENEFITS **

• School Year Bonus up to $1,000 for Lead Teachers!
• Competitive Pay with Hourly Room Bonuses!
• Yearly Bonuses and Performance Based Wage Increases!
• Immediate Access to Medical, Dental, Vision insurance!
• Many Supplement Coverage Options + Maternity Leave!
• Retirement Plan with a Generous Company Match!
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays in Your First Year!
• $25,000 in Life Insurance at No Additional Cost!
• Positive & Fun Work Environment with Regular Staff Outings!
• Career Advancement Opportunities with Paid Trainings!
• Education Assistance with CDA: 50% Covered + Interest Free Loan!
• Bring Your Child to Work and Get an Impressive Tuition Discount!
• Plenty of Shirts & Swag (we love to show appreciate for our teachers!)
• Referral Program Offering $500 Bonuses!

Little Learners Childcare Center LLC has an immediate opening for a Lead Toddler Teacher at our Metamora center where we are providing a structured daily routine and following a play-based curriculum. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with an excellent benefits package and plenty of room for professional growth. We are a fast-growing, family owned and operated, childcare center specializing in providing early education for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. As we continue to expand, we are looking for energetic, passionate, and dependable individuals with a strong desire to teach our little learners and make a difference every day!

Qualifications for our Teachers include:

• Prior experience as a Lead Teacher in a Childcare Center or Daycare
• Must have one of the following education requirements: 1) Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development related; or 2) Valid CDA in Preschool or Infants/Toddlers; or 3) Minimum 12 semester hours in Early Childhood Education or child related field with 960 hours of experience
• CPR and First Aid Certification, or we will recertify you
• Basic computer skills to assist with projects and daily logging of child’s information
• Ability to engage in physical activity and lift up to 30lbs. when needed
• Familiar with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Meet background check requirements with fingerprint clearance
• Strong communication and instructional skills
• Dependable and flexible with a strong work ethic
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent multi-tasking ability

Compensation:

• Rate of pay is based on level of education and experience in the field of early childhood

If you love working with children and have a great passion for teaching, we want to speak with you! We provide a positive work environment with plenty of room to grow and develop your teaching skills. If you are interested in learning more, please apply today! We would be happy to start a conversation with you and discuss what your new career will look like at Little Learners Childcare Center LLC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person