Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool Hiring for Waddler Teacher Job at Stroudsburg, PA Full Time

Bright Beginningsis looking to hire a full-time Waddler Lead Teacher.

We are a company with a learning culture and a team atmosphere. A great team is what makes our center such a wonderful place to be. Our staff is such an important part of your child’s learning experience. It is vital to us that we employ only the kindest, gentlest people, whose first passion is children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interact, initiate and encourage the children in the activities during the day.
• Help the children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach; making sure that the techniques are consistent.
• Provide nurturing, but to help the children become independent.
• Help the children learn appropriate social skills.
• Maintain good communication with parents and to make each parent feel at ease at the center.
• Plan activities for the children.
• Develop a cooperative and supportive attitude within the classroom.
• Perform record keeping by passing on observations regarding the children’s health, behavior and development.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Assist in the maintenance of the classroom as a clean, organized and interesting place for the children to spend time.
• Must comply with state regulations as well as with Program Policies of Bright Beginnings Daycare and Preschool

Reporting:

• Reports to the director in regards to all happenings within the classroom (curriculum, daily sheets etc.)
• Reports to the director in matters of school related inquiries.

Teacher Requirements:

• For Waddler Lead Teacher position, one of the following degrees/certificate’s is required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education (focus in Early Childhood preferred)
• or Associate’s Degree in Education (focus in Early Childhood preferred)
• or CDA (Child Development Associate)

• Classroom experience in working with children required.
• Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children.
• Security and judgment to handle a crisis situation.
• Emotional maturity and stability.
• Sensitivity to children’s individual needs.
• Ability to use appropriate and positive discipline.
• Dependability and commitment.
• Flexibility

Must Provide the following documents prior to commencing employment:

• Health Assessment/ TB Test (within the last year)
• PA DHS Child Abuse Clearance (within the last four years)
• PA State Police Clearance (within the last four years)
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (within the last four years)
• Proof of Education/ copy of diploma/copy of transcripts
• Two Reference Letters (indicating the number of hours working directly with children)
• Mandated Reporter Child Abuse Online Training (within the last four years)
• Mandated 10 Hours Health and Safety Training through Better Kid Care.
• First Aid and Pediatric CPR training (within the last year)

Time Commitment:

8 hours per day (full-time)

Hourly Rate / Benefits:

$11.00 – $14.00 per hour, based on experience.

Paid Vacation for full-time teachers

Paid Holidays

Subsidized Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Bright Beginnings is an equal opportunity employer.

Visit our website at www.bright-beginnings.org to learn more about us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 – $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location