At McKinley Early Childhood Center, a SUTQ 4-star rated center, we focus on the whole child and design our programs to create excitement for learning.  This is a full time, permanent position, with the benefits listed below.  This position will be focused on ensuring a high-quality program for our children, families, and staff.

This position requires a self-motivated person with a passion for early childhood education.  We need someone who has a positive attitude that can multi-task and facilitate a high quality early childhood experience for the children in their care.

Primary Roles

• Attend to the needs of each child in your care
• Maintain and safe and healthy environment
• Maintain a positive attitude with children, co-workers, and parents
• Develop and implement lesson plans using the Creative Curriculum
• Maintain open communication with parents about their child’s day and the progress they are making
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior using positive guidance
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings as required by the Company, State licensing, and Step Up to Quality
• Comply with all Company and licensing rules
• Comply with CACFP rules
• Cooperate with your assistant teacher and work together for the good of the classroom and the children.
• Be a mentor to new teachers
• Be open to new ideas
• Do what is asked of you by management to provide the best childcare experience possible!

Requirements

• Ability to multi-task
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent customer service
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Behavior management
• Flexibility of schedule. Schedules are based on the needs of the Center, so your schedule may vary from time to time.
• Flexibility of roles. Management may need you to fill in for other staff and/or classrooms from time to time.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be able to stand for a large portion of the day/move around as needed in order to properly supervise the children

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• Paid vacation
• Paid training