Job description

!!!! Calling All Teachers Who Love Singing, Dancing, Storytelling, and Nurturing Young, Energetic Children !!!!

Higher Learning Childcare Academy pride itself in having the highest standards for our teachers and facilities to provide our students with a safe, exciting, nurturing learning environment.

Higher Learning Childcare Academy is looking to recruit experienced and qualified early childhood education professionals.

Title: Daycare Teacher (Lead Teacher & Assistant Teacher)

Pay: $11.50 - $13.00 per hour

Shifts: Flexible (8:30 AM - 5:30 PM)

Benefits:

1. Continuing Education Support
2. Paid Holidays
3. Paid Time Off (PTO)
4. Birthdays Off
5. Discounted or Free Child Care
6. Flexible Scheduling
7. Raises for completing educational milestones
8. Paid attendance to conferences or workshops
9. Performance bonuses
10. Teacher’s lounge stocked with snacks
11. Health and Wellness Options

The ideal Daycare Teacher will have a loving demeanor with experience with state regulations, classroom experience, and CPR certification. All candidates must pass the national criminal background check. Remember, students are the centerpiece of our business, and your desire to make them successful is the priority.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Create fun and interactive learning experiences for the students in the classroom.
• Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
• Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child.
• Maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized.
• Please work with the other Higher Learning Family members to ensure we keep our family environment by being team players!

Higher Learning Childcare has been proud to serve quality childcare in Cleveland County for over 25 years. Higher Learning strives to provide quality and convenient service to our students and their families.

Daycare Teacher Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must meet state requirements for education, and additional center/school requirements may apply.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
• Childcare: 1 year (_Preferred)_
• CPR Certification (_Preferred)_.
• CDA Certification, an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (_Preferred)_
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in an accredited Early Childhood Program (_Preferred)_
• Willing to pursue classes in Early Childhood Education, as required by the program
• Strong written, verbal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish supportive relationships with staff and families from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to professionally interact with people of various cultural and social backgrounds
• Ability to work within a team environment as a cooperative and supportive team member
• Ability to sit on the floor and lift children up to 50 lbs

Compensation to commensurate with experience and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.50 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kings Mountain, NC 28086: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How long is your experience in Early Childcare?

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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