Join a Team That Feels Like Family
At Precious Cargo Childcare & Preschool, we believe children learn best through meaningful relationships, hands-on experiences, and a safe environment where they feel loved, supported, and encouraged to grow. Check out our website, www.preciouscargochildcare.org
We're looking for caring, dependable individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of children every day. Whether you're an experienced educator, a college student pursuing education, a retired teacher looking to stay involved, someone transitioning from healthcare, or simply someone searching for a rewarding career with a better work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.
Current Opportunities
Full-Time Lead Teachers
- Lead a classroom and create engaging learning experiences
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Guide children through daily routines, learning activities, and social development
- Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and administrators
- Understanding of child welfare standards to ensure safety and well-being at all times. Join us to help shape the future by nurturing young learners through energetic teaching practices rooted in expertise!
Float Teachers
- Support classrooms throughout the center as needed
- Assist teachers with daily activities and routines
- Build relationships with children across multiple age groups
- Great opportunity for those who enjoy variety in their day
- Understanding of child welfare standards to ensure safety and well-being at all times. Join us to help shape the future by nurturing young learners through energetic teaching practices rooted in expertise!
Company-Wide Substitute Teachers (Part-Time/As Needed)
- Flexible scheduling based on availability
- Work at one or more Precious Cargo locations when additional support is needed
- Ideal for retired teachers, education students, grandparents, healthcare professionals seeking a career change, or anyone looking for supplemental income and meaningful work
- Understanding of child welfare standards to ensure safety and well-being at all times. Join us to help shape the future by nurturing young learners through energetic teaching practices rooted in expertise!
What Makes Precious Cargo Different?
At Precious Cargo, we're more than childcare. We focus on helping children develop confidence, independence, problem-solving skills, creativity, and social-emotional growth through play-based learning and meaningful interactions.
Our teachers get down on the floor, build forts, read stories, wipe tears, celebrate milestones, and create memories that last a lifetime. We are looking for team members who genuinely enjoy being part of a child's day and helping them learn through exploration and discovery.
Benefits & Perks
Monday-Friday schedule
No nights, No weekends
Center hours: 6:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Paid Time Off (full-time positions)
Employee bonuses and incentive opportunities
Childcare discounts, bring your child or grandchild to work with you
Casual and comfortable work environment
Ongoing training and professional development, paid training days
Supportive leadership team
Opportunity for career growth within a growing organization
Qualifications
Must be dependable, caring, and team-oriented
Experience working with children is preferred but not always required
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to create a positive, safe, and engaging environment for children
Must meet all state childcare licensing requirements
If You're Looking For...
✔ A career that matters
✔ A workplace that feels like family
✔ A schedule that lets you enjoy your evenings and weekends
✔ A chance to positively impact children every single day
...we'd love to talk with you.
Apply today or call our district administrator at 330-680-4043
Pay: From $12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
