JW ELC The Academy of Early Learning Hiring for Lead Daycare Teacher with Credentials Job at McDonough, GA Full Time

About us

JW ELC The Academy of Early Learning strives to provide a quality Early Childhood Education Program filled with carefully chosen staff members, filled with love and compassion for children. We believe that children are our most important resource and that their early childhood experiences are crucial in the development of their future. Each staff member strives to offer an environment that is high in quality and stimulates the child’s senses and where warmth and friendship are abundant, to meet the needs of the total development of the child. The program we pursue is geared toward helping the child develop habits of observation, questioning and listening while building a positive self-esteem. Our staff members are partners with our parents working together to meet both the needs of the children and their families. Our center is a center of quality in childcare and education.

JW ELC succeeds by delivering outstanding performance, customer service, and always strive to exceed the best.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

Are you looking for a teaching position with a private preschool that raises the bar for early childhood education?

Join our team today and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families at JW ELC The Academy of Early Learning (JW ELC) located in McDonough, Georgia. JW ELC is seeking Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten Teachers for our new, state of the art facility. We operate year-round and provides a creative curriculum and a premier educational childcare experience. We partner with parents, the Board of Education and the stakeholder of the community to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and looking for a career (not just a job), we would love to meet you and welcome you to apply to work at JW ELC!

OVERVIEW

JW ELC The Academy of Early Learning is currently hiring for infant, 1-year-old , 2-year-old, 3-year-old teachers, Support Teachers and Virtual Learning/School Age/After School Teachers.

REQUIREMENTS

Prefer a minimum of 1 year experience working with children – Flexible and energetic on the job – Have the ability to juggle multiple duties – Ability to resolve conflicts between children – Excellent communication and people skills – Must pass a criminal background check.

• Looking for a motivated team player, who loves children and is flexible with hours.
• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to pass background check.
• Must be available Monday-Friday to work as early as 6:00 AM or as late as 6:00 PM. Hours will vary as needed, so you must be available to cover a variety of shifts between the above mentioned hours and days
• Experience in a childcare center required.
• Required to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR Certification, Health and Safety Training, Fire Safety, and 18 hours of Continuing Education Training.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Below is a list of the Job Descriptions we have available on a Contract-to-Hire Basis at JW ELC.

LEAD TEACHERS

Must have CDA or higher degree – Child Development Associate (CDA) – Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood, Infant/Toddler, or Program Administration or School Age Care – Technical College Diploma (TCD) in Early Childhood – Associate’s Degree In Early Childhood – Paraprofessional Certificate – 25 quarter or 15 semester credit hours in Early Childhood – Bachelor’s Degree in a field other than Early childhood and 3 months experience – Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood. Be able to work hours ranging from 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM – Monday through Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Planning, teaching, and implementing the curriculum for all children from infants through preschool children

· Providing love and quality care for the children throughout the day in order to meet their emotional and physical needs

· Planning and executing indoor and outdoor experiences appropriate to the developmental levels of the children

· Interacting with children both physically and verbally throughout the day

· Assisting children with their personal hygiene and cleanup of classroom – Serve and eat meals with the children

· Meet with parents, staff, and administration

· Attend in-service and staff development training programs – Familiarity with state licensing requirements and CNI policies

INFANT TEACHERS, TODDLER TEACHERS, EARLY PRESCHOOL TEACHERS, PRE-KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS & CLASSROOM SUPPORT TEACHERS

Must have one year or more center-based childcare experience CDA or higher degree or currently enrolled in ECE courses preferably Be able to work hours ranging from 6:00AM to 6:30PM – Monday through Friday.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintains a Safe and Healthy Environment

· Maintain an orderly learning environment

· Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children.

· Maintain proper dental hygiene according to regulations.

· Post necessary health and safety information.

· Share routine duties with other staff (supervision on playground, toileting, cleanup, classroom maintenance).

· Assist in keeping room and other areas neat and clean.

· Interact with children in activities he/she is supervising.

· Perform health checks on children daily

· Perform monthly classroom and playground safety checks and report deficiencies to Curriculum Specialist/Instructional Lead Teacher.

· Perform appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures.

· Demonstrates Physical & Cognitive Competence.

· Provide balance between child/teacher-initiated activities.

· Use equipment/materials to promote physical development.

· Provide balance between quiet/active learning activities.

· Involve children in planning and implementing activities.

· Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.

· Plan and implement activities that promote acquisition of number concepts.

· Plan and implement experiences that promote language and literacy development.

· Consider outdoors as a part of learning environment.

· Maintain written plans on a weekly basis.

· Assess children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.

· Use the results of assessments to plan activities for children based on the developmental level.

· Prepare activities ahead of time so materials are in order when needed and follows through with planned activities.

· Share knowledge of children’s developmental stages by planning age appropriate activities.

· Supports Social and Emotional Development and Provides Positive Guidance.

· Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop self-esteem.

· Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop social skills.

· Plan and implement culturally diverse experiences.

· Promote the use of positive guidance techniques.

· Provide a wide variety of creative/expressive activities.

· Establish routines with smooth transition periods.

· Encourage children to be independent in decision making and self-care (dressing, toileting, etc.)

· Greet children upon arrival and departure.

· Show each child affection and attention daily.

· Encourage children to problem solve and discover.

· Help children work out problems by encouraging them to talk about their feelings (anger, sadness, fear, etc.) and express them appropriately.

· Must be willing to work with special needs children and families.

· Establishes Positive and Productive Relationships with Families.

· Greet parents and other visitors with a smile and friendly manner.

· Take time to explain classroom activities and projects to parents.

· Provide verbal and/or written communication to parent’s daily regarding child’s activities.

· Relate assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.

· Plan and conducts home and/or personal visits.

· Promote communication with parents through progress notes, monthly newsletters, and parent conferences.

· Provide variety of ways that families can participate in the program.

· Encourage parents to participate in the program.

· Maintains a Commitment to Professionalism.

· Attend staff and parent leadership meetings.

· Attend conference and in-service training.

· Make observable use of knowledge gained from conferences and courses.

· Share new ideas and skills with other staff members.

· Promote the center’s philosophy and educational objectives.

· Report to the Academy Director before workday begins when planning to be absent.

· Maintain a good attendance record.

· Report to classroom according to schedule.

· Follow center rules regarding breaks, telephones, clocking in and out, etc.

· Demonstrate competence in required job skills and knowledge.

· Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills.

· Keep current on developments in the field of ECE.

· Require minimal supervision.

· Use resources effectively and efficiently.

· Display understanding of State Licensing Regulations.

· Display understanding of Quality Rated standards.

· Display knowledge and understanding of Head Start Performance Standard.

· Work with Curriculum Specialist/ Instructional Lead Teacher to ensure that adequate materials are available in classrooms and unit boxes.

· Ensure that children’s developmental assessments are completed, and on-going assessments are used for planning.

Teamwork:

· Display ability to work as a team member.

· Establish and maintain effective relationships with center staff.

· Actively work to resolve conflict.

· Adapt to change. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

JW ELC The Academy of Early Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other factor prohibited by applicable law’
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Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff, visitors, and parents must wear a mask, curbside pickup is available, contactless check-in and out, common and all hard surfaces are sanitized regularly, etc….

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid TCC or Early Childhood Education Teaching Credential?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 5 years (Required)
• Childcare: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• TCC (Preferred)

Work Location: One location