Preschool Teacher

Can you use a signing BONUS?! Do you enjoy working with kids? Are you fun loving and reliable? If so, we would love to meet you. We are looking for an experienced, competent teacher for our Preschool team.

Why Happy Child?: Are you tired of feeling like just another employee number?

At corporate centers, decisions are often made far away from the classroom, directors come and go, and teachers can feel like they're simply expected to follow the script. It's easy to feel overlooked.

Happy Child is different.

We're a mid-sized, family-owned school where relationships matter. We know our teachers by name, not employee ID numbers. We value your experience, listen to your ideas, and work hard to create an environment where teachers feel supported, appreciated, and part of something meaningful.

When our teachers succeed, our children thrive. When our children thrive, our families notice. That's the kind of community we've built over the past 35 years.

If you're looking for a school where you'll be treated like family instead of a number, we'd love to meet you.

Visit www.happychildnewton.com and reach out through our Contact Us page.

What is the job like: We are searching for a passionate educators to complement our existing team of 20 teachers. Working closely with your co-teachers, you will be responsible for creating a safe, comfortable, fun and most of all nurturing classroom environment. We believe in letting kids be kids, in allowing them to explore, to get messy and to acquire the love of life-long learning. As a teacher, you will inspire kids to explore, learn, and have fun. You will interact with parents and you will ensure that everyone's needs are met.

Requirements:

* Experience with young children in group setting is a MUST;

* EEC Certification is required;

* Early Childhood degree would help;

* Knowledge of Developmental Behavior, Curriculum planning, NAEYC standards and criteria is very useful;

* You should be able to work cooperatively in a team environment and you should have the energy, drive and enthusiasm to keep up with kids.

Who we are: Happy Child is a nationally accredited (15+ years), medium sized center, with over 35 years of experience.

We OFFER:

* a competitive salary

* health/dental/vision benefits

* college-course tuition reimbursement

* paid sick

* paid vacation days

* paid holidays

* paid personal days

* immediate position (up to 40 hours/week).

Compensation: $22-$28/hr; varies based on experience, education and performance in the classroom.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid EEC teacher certification?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person