Job Description:
Little Lambs Learning Center is currently hiring for a full-time position as an Early Childhood Group Lead Teacher Float. We are a high-quality, Christian, private preschool and childcare center, caring for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. We have provided top-quality care and early education in Grand Junction since 2010.
ECE Teacher Float Position responsibilities include:
Must be able to work with a variety of age groups
Primarily a "floater" filling in for absent teachers, providing lunch breaks, and covering maternity leaves
The ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, teachers, and administrators
Handles routine situations with good judgment, flexibility, and good humor
Ensure the health and safety of all students at all times
Maintain a peaceful, calm demeanor at all times
Establishes and maintains a friendly, supportive rapport with the parents
Maintain positive, open communication with families and provide a daily report of their child's day
Maintain constant supervision of all children assigned to their care
Support teachers with a clean and orderly classroom environment
Works in harmony with other staff and shows enthusiasm toward the job; is a team player
Facilitate children’s exploration and discovery of knowledge with classroom materials.
Supports and implements the educational program in both classroom activities and routines
Exhibit professionalism in attendance, dress, demeanor, and policies
Provides a positive, loving, and nurturing environment for the children
Requirements:
Early Childhood Teacher certified (if unsure about qualification status, please submit resume and the Director will verify certification status)
You could phrase it more clearly as:
Candidates must hold a Level 2 credential in PDIS or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE). Proof of the credential or degree must be provided at the time of the interview.
Or, for a job posting:
Required Qualifications:Level 2 credential in PDIS or an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE).Verification of the credential or degree is required before or during the interview process.
Patience and a love for working with young children
Communicates well with co-workers and families
Previous experience working with young children preferred
Comfortable working in a Christian environment
Must pass a background check
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, with a 1-hour lunch break. (If covering for a teacher's maternity leave or other absence, then hours may change based on that teacher's schedule.)
Benefits:
- Tuition reimbursement for those seeking a teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education
- 2 weeks annual PTO
- Paid Holidays Off
- Child Care Benefits - employee's child receives free childcare
- Paid membership to Appleton Clinics for the employee and child
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Ability to Commute:
- Grand Junction, CO 81505 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Grand Junction, CO 81505: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
