Lead and Assistant Teacher

Calling all teachers with HEARTS as big as the sun and PASSION as strong as a hurricane. Does this sound like you? A Kid's World is one of the BEST schools to work for with the most ADORABLE kids in town. We are seeking leaders in the education field to rise up and grow within our company. Are you ready to join not just a job, but a FAMILY? We are seeking teachers who want to be a part of a diverse team.

Our early childhood center is looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our team as full-time and part-time teachers! While a Child Development Associate (CDA), TCC, or an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working with children and eager to grow in the field. If you love teaching, learning, and having fun, we’d love to hear from you!

A Kid's World management team has combined over 100 years of childcare experience. Together we have the ability to teach & coach teachers to their full potential. However, the core values A Kid's World represents are intrinsic characteristics that can not be taught - they must be possessed! Do you represent these characteristics?

Dependability

• Your team and A Kid's World families can count on you to be at work daily.


• You are at work and ready to start working at your scheduled time.


• When you commit to do something for a teammate or family – you follow through and complete the task


• Be reliable. Follow through on your commitments and responsibilities. Keep your word. Make task lists or reminders if needed and avoid distractions that make it easy to lose sight of deadlines. You’ll earn your coworkers’ respect when they know they can count on you

Respect

• Accepting other's rights, needs, and differences as okay and legitimate.


• ·Allowing others privacy and not violating this privacy by gossiping or divulging private information


• ·Say something. If you see disrespectful or unsafe behavior that undermines the work environment, speak up. Everyone deserves to be treated respectfully.


• Smile. Empathize and be considerate of others. Make it a routine to smile and greet everyone as you arrive at work—it’s a sign of courtesy and kindness.


• Develop trust with families by providing thorough & accurate updates & information in the Procare App (Ex. Something great that happened today, pictures, incidents reports)


• Develop positive relationships with children, families, and the A Kid's World team.

Positivity

• Championing company values.


• Cooperating with and collaborating with others.


• Welcoming new ideas.


• Being respectful of colleagues.


• Promoting healthy work/life balance.


• Accepting change with understanding

Quality

• Always adhere to all DECAL & Quality Rated rules and guidelines.


• Accepts responsibility for the quality of the classroom.


• Strives for improvement.


• Accepts constructive criticism.


• Participates in continuing education.


• Planning & implementing curriculum.


• Implementing fun and outside-the-box strategies & techniques in the classrooms


• Setting goals and accomplishing them beyond your comfort zone


• Using positive words, age-appropriate guidance, and positive redirection.

Kindness

• Speaks to children, teammates, and parents kindly with respect.


• Validate others’ emotions as real and important.


• Use kind words and voice levels when speaking to children, teachers, and parents.


• Always greet children, families, and parents


• Helping when asked, without complaining, and giving 100%

If You Represent These Values We Offer:

• A supportive and positive Culture


• Competitive pay scale in our area


• Discounted Child Care For Employees


• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits


• Accrued Paid Time Off 


• Your birthday is a paid holiday


• Education Assistance to further your education


• Growth opportunities within our organization

Requirements

- Be a team player

- Upbeat attitude

- Ability to be trained

- Ability to implement what they learn