Nursery/Ones Teacher – WEE World Child Development CenterJoin Our WEE World Family!
At WEE World Child Development Center, we believe every child is a precious gift from God. We are looking for a loving, dependable, and Christ-centered Nursery/Ones Teacher who has a heart for serving young children and their families. Our teachers do more than care for children—they build relationships, encourage development, and help lay a foundation of God's love during a child's earliest years.
If you are passionate about early childhood education, enjoy creating meaningful connections, and are looking for a long-term home where you can grow both professionally and spiritually, we would love to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Provide loving, attentive care for infants and one-year-olds in a safe, nurturing, and Christ-centered classroom.
- Create a warm environment where children feel secure, loved, and encouraged to explore and learn.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support each child's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and spiritual growth.
- Follow daily routines including feeding, diapering, comforting, naptime, and age-appropriate play.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom while following all DCF licensing requirements and health and safety standards.
- Build positive relationships with families through open, friendly, and professional communication.
- Observe children's developmental milestones and celebrate their growth while partnering with families.
- Work alongside fellow teachers to create a joyful, encouraging, and team-oriented environment.
- Model Christ-like love, kindness, patience, and integrity in every interaction with children, families, and coworkers.
Qualifications
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that reflects Christian values.
- Previous experience working with infants or one-year-olds in a licensed childcare or preschool setting (minimum two years preferred).
- Completion of the required 40-hour DCF Introductory Child Care Training before employment.
- School Readiness Training completed prior to employment.
- Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain immediately if required).
- Knowledge of child development and a genuine love for working with young children.
- Reliable, dependable, and committed to being punctual and maintaining excellent attendance.
- A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to serve wherever needed.
- Ability to lift, bend, sit on the floor, and actively engage with young children throughout the day.
What We Offer
- Full-time position with a consistent schedule.
- Paid employee health insurance.
- Paid Time Off after 90 days.
- Supportive leadership and a family-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and continued training.
- A faith-based workplace where ministry and education go hand in hand.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their families every day.
"Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it." – Proverbs 22:6
If you're looking for more than just a job and desire to be part of a ministry that loves children, supports families, and serves Christ together, we would be honored to welcome you to the WEE World family!
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Experience:
- in classroom: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
