Leah's CLC is a 5 star innovative early childhood education center in Old Brooklyn. Our Vision is to provide a high-quality care and education program that will challenge children to use their creativity to shape the world around them.
Our mission is to partner with families, staff, and the community to create a program that children love, parents trust, and teachers are proud to be a part of. We embrace diversity, provide support to families, engage children in purposeful learning through play, and dedicate ourselves to ensuring that every child feels safe, nurtured, valued and loved.
We are looking for teachers who bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day. A person that inspires children to be lifelong learners and promote social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. We want someone who is committed to making our center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success.
Our Lead Teachers:
- Implement weekly lesson plans in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
- Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom by modeling positive language and providing feedback.
- Work with parents to accomplish goals for their child
- Perform evaluations to see what skills students need to work on next
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
- Support our center’s success.
Our Assistant Teachers:
- Assists Lead Teacher with daily responsibilities.
- Leads when the teacher is absent.
Required Skills and Experience:
- A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day
- Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers
- Flexibility in scheduling and daily activities
- Possesses an active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or higher.
- Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively
- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
- 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
- Ability to speak, read, and write English
- Able to use a computer with basic proficiency
- Can lift a minimum of 40 pounds
Can work indoors or outdoors
Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children,
- Can see and hear well enough to keep children safe
Benefits include:
- Discounted child care
- Generous paid time off
- Education assistance and reimbursement
- 1,000.00 bonus after 90 work days
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $14.00 to $17.50 /hour with CDA or Higher
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
