Senior Early Childhood Educator

Job Description:

If you love to make others smile, create “a-ha” moments, and develop future leaders… join our team.

Lightbridge Academy's Core Values are:
Care, Happiness, Integrity, Lead by Example, Deliver WOW Customer Service, Relationship and Recognition, Excellence and Nurture.

As a Senior Early Childhood Educator, (Lead Teacher), you will:

• Make every day an adventure in learning by implementing Lightbridge Academy’s age-specific curriculum focusing on the whole child.
• Create fun, out-of-the-box learning moments that your children will remember for years.
• Create relationships with parents and provide support through daily interactions and communication.
• Uphold the rules and regulations of Lightbridge Academy and governmental regulatory agencies about children's care, health, and safety.
• Coach and mentor assistant teachers to develop a strong classroom teaching team.
• Support an engaging work environment by learning, collaborating, and building co-worker relationships.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• All Federal Holiday's Paid and Off
• Flexible schedules
• Childcare discounts
• Paid Training and CDA Program
• Reimbursement for CPR/Fingerprinting/Background Checks

Skills, Abilities, and Experience we are looking for:

• MINIMUM of 3 years of prior experience as a LEAD in childcare
• REQUIRED - post-secondary school degree AA or higher, CDA does not meet this requirement
• Knowledgeable in early childhood education, governing regulations, ratios and group sizes, health and safety practices, childcare state licensing and NAEYC accreditation
• Able to pass FBI/State/Local background checks
• Able to obtain CPR/First Aid Certification before 1st day of onboarding
• Organization, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Must be able to adhere to dress code and no cell phone policy
• Able to work nights/weekends for special events only
• Have the ability to work and adapt to the ever changing/evolving world of childcare
• Possess the patience in dealing with guiding others and willing to train and mentor new employees
• Listens with empathy and intent to understand and is flexible in routine/way of teaching
• Able to adhere to the Lightbridge Academy Brand Standards and exemplify all the company's Core Values
• Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information or topics
• Organized and prepared for upcoming daily/weekly activities
• Takes responsibility for all job duties

+ This is a full-time, in-person position.
+ Will require a doctor physical and required vaccines

+ The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and perform manual tasks. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees are expected to interact with others, and successfully concentrate and think in this role. The typical work environment for this position is a classroom but requires the ability to perform duties outdoors during daily recess, except in cases of extreme weather conditions.

Please note: Lightbridge Academy is a SMOKE FREE facility. Employees must be nicotine free and able to maintain a professional appearance at all times, including able to adhere to no cell phone policy.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person