Calling All Early Childhood Teachers

Description

The J offers a $750 signing bonus for full-time staff! $250 for Part Time staff. Why wait? Apply today.

• $250 Sign on Bonus for Part Time and $750 for Full Time
• Paid Lunches
• Engaged workplace with a great community spirit.
• Competitive wages.
• Outstanding medical insurance, life, and long-term disability insurance. (For Full Time Employees)
• Pension and 403b Plans. (For Full Time Employees)
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay. (For Full Time Employees)
• Free membership to our outstanding Fitness Centers – over 150 Group Exercise Classes offered. Free or discounted personal training.
• Free babysitting while working out.
• Discounted benefits on Early Childhood School and Adult Day Care Programs.
• Discounted massages at the Creve Coeur Location.
• Free tickets to cultural arts events, such as theatre shows.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The J is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• We are Inclusive – We Hire Individuals of ALL Religious and Non-Religious Backgrounds.

We are looking for creative full-time educators. The ideal candidates will be able to plan and deliver curriculum. Be able to schedule, prepare and conduct parent teacher conferences for their class. Communicate professionally with parents and coworkers. Communicate and interact appropriately with children.

The J’s Early Childhood Program is accredited by the State of Missouri and licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. We use the Reggio Emilia approach and Conscious Discipline framework, focusing on character-development, value-driven programming for our students. We provide care for children ages 6 weeks – 5 years of age in a safe, warm, nurturing environment that helps children feel good about themselves and the world around them. Our program operates from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Monday - Friday. Applicants should have flexibility to work within our operating schedule. We have a four (4) 10-hour day schedule.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 18.
• High School Diploma (or GED) required.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Prior education experience.
• Willing to pursue a minimum of nine credit hours in Early Childhood Education if needed. The J will provide funding.
• Training and experience using the Reggio Emilia Approach is a plus.

Teachers are required to become registered with the MO Family Care Registry. Active registration must be maintained for employment at our center. Annual TB testing and current Hepatitis A vaccinations are required per state regulations.

For more information about the J, please see our website: www.jccstl.orgThe J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-verify Program.