We are seeking Early Childhood Educators to join our team at our Toledo, Ohio location!
NO NIGHTS, NO WEEKENDS, NO SUMMERS!
We are hiring for the following program
- Preschool (ages 3 - kindergarten {potty trained classroom})
All applicants must:
- Have a positive and reliable work ethic
- Be able to work part time (25 - 30 hours per week Monday - Friday) and be flexible with scheduling 7:30 am - 1pm
- Have a PASSION for working with children!
Why Join Us:
- Making a Difference: Join a company dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of children and their families.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity for career advancement within the industry.
- Supportive Environment: Work with dedicated and passionate teachers committed to continuous improvement.
- Experience: Epworth Early Learning Center has been serving young children for over 40 years, offering a warm, nurturing atmosphere and a commitment to excellence.
Love Making a Difference? You'll fit right in! As a Epworth Early Learning Center team member, there's something special about knowing you make a positive impact in the lives of children and their families! We are looking for educators who are interested in...
- making a difference each day.
- helping us continue to provide the best childcare on the planet to the students within our care.
- growing their career within the industry
- developing and implementing age appropriate curriculum to foster a love of learning.
Mission: Epworth Early Learning Center (ELC) provides comprehensive early childhood education in West Toledo, fostering physical, academic, emotional, social, and spiritual development in a Christian environment.
Community Support: We aim to strengthen families by offering parental support, information, and community outreach to meet the needs of children and families.
- Passionate and Engaged Teachers
- Benefit: Create a nurturing environment for children's growth.
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Benefit: Work-life balance.
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Benefit: Continuous growth and learning.
- Company Celebrations
- Benefit: Build a sense of community.
- Some Holidays Off
- Benefit: Time to recharge and spend with loved ones.
- Off Weekends
- Benefit: Time for personal pursuits and relaxation.
Requirements include but are not limited to:
- High School Diploma
- Active CDA (Child Development Associate) or AA/BA degree
- Ability to pass a BCI/FBI background check
- Physically fit for early education
- must pass a physical
- able to bend & stoop
- lift 50 pounds
- able to be down at children’s level
- 10-15 hrs. of continuing education annually
- Willingness to attend monthly meetings
- Already have or must obtain CPR/AED/ First Aid training within 30 days of hire
What makes Epworth Early Learning Center different...
- We will always have family roots, a warm nurturing atmosphere, an open door and are committed to continuous improvement.
- We have dedicated and passionate teachers working with our students each and every day to build their love of learning!
We are looking for someone who…
- Meets or exceeds state qualifications for the listed position.
- Has previous experience in Early Childhood Education or related field of work.
- Has completed a college degree or credits in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
- Is able to satisfy the Applicant Background Check required by state regulations
- Has documentation of U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
We offer a suite of benefits including…
- A fun, professional work environment
- Career path advancement programs
- 30+ hours continuing education
- TEACH partnership
- Holidays off
- Weekends off
- Nights off
Teacher Responsibilities:
- Using Online Teaching Strategies Gold program quarterly
- Using Brightwheel software to update parents frequently throughout the day.
- Using any programing or software the center adopts
- ANY documentation required of SUTQ current or future
- Lesson Planning with Early Learning Developmental Standards (ELDS)
- Forming Family Partnerships
- Communication and Service Coordination
- Preparing for biannual conferences with parents from the results of TSG, classroom monitoring and ASQs.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: documenting the daily care of each child in your classroom
- Ongoing Monitoring and Self-Assessment
- Supervision of students: maintain a safe learning environment free from hazards at all times
- Send quarterly updates of OCCRRA accounts (reports- CAREER PATHWAYS PROFILE SUMMARY, PROFILE TRAINING SUMMARY, CDA REGISTRY TRANSCRIPT and any Credentials you have) or provide OCCRRA login and password so that Director can check status quarterly.
This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary or desired.
Successful Lead Teacher Candidates Will Have:
- Infant/Toddler or Preschool CDA or willing to obtain in the next 6 months
- OR- AA/BA in Early Childhood Education
Job Type: Part Time (average 20-30 hours week)
Salary: $14.00 to $20.00 /hour (Salary based off of education and experience)
Benefits Package:
- Professional Work Environment: Enjoy a fun and professional workplace.
- Generous Child Discount: Receive discounts for your children.
- Career Path Advancement: Opportunities for career growth.
- Professional Development: Access to 15+ hours of continuing education.
- TEACH Partnership: Partnering for educational advancement.
- Time Off: Holidays, weekends, and nights off.
Join us and be part of our mission to shape young minds and make a lasting impact!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- You're sitting with two children who are playing with manipulatives. The boy holds up his creation and says, "I made a bird!" The girl says, "That's not a bird."
What would you do?
A. Say, "It can be a bird! He's using his imagination!"
B. Tell the girl, "Don't be mean; he did his best."
C. Suggest that the boy add features to make it look more like a bird
D. Show the children how to make a bird
E. Ask the girl to demonstrate how to make a bird
- Whenever you ask your 2- and 3-year-old students to write, a 2-year-old boy grasps the crayon with his fist.
What would you do?
A. Have everyone practice the correct grasp and reward their progress with stickers
B. Gently shape his hand into a tripod grasp every time
C. Give him lined paper to write on so he'll have to hold the crayon correctly
D. Incorporate toys like playdough and clothespins into your centers
E. Nothing; he'll change his grip when he's ready
- At the start of many classes, students are still out of their seats and unfocused. They also pack up early and wait by the door before you've finished for the day.
What would you do?
A. Establish a routine with assignments at the beginning and end of class
B. Tell students they can pack up a few minutes early if they are on time
C. Assign lunch detention to any student who is out of their seat during class time
D. Praise and reward the students who are in their seats and ready to work each day
E. Give bonus points to any student who heads to their seat without being redirected
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Ottawa Hills, OH 43615 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Ottawa Hills, OH 43615: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
