possible positions
Assistant Teacher
Requirements include a high school degree and an innate understanding and love of children. In this position you will assist in shaping the classroom environment within agency guidelines by contributing to and maintaining a quality early childhood program. The appropriate person for this position will communicate effectively and maintain a positive attitude.
Teacher
The individual interested in this position must be qualified by the Department of Early Education and Care. The qualifications include a grade of B or better in a college level course in Developmental Child Psychology and nine months of documented experience working with either infants/toddlers or pre-school children in a supervised setting. A willingness to continue your education is required. Knowledge of children’s physical, emotional, and developmental patterns and knowledge of general learning theories and curriculum development is required. A positive attitude is a MUST.
Lead Teacher
The individual interested in this position must possess Lead Teacher certification by the Department of Early Education and Care. Requirements include A Bachelor Degree in Early Education or a related field. Two years experience is desired. Your ability to demonstrate leadership skills is key in this management position. Essential to this position are effective communication skills, working knowledge of the Department of Early Education and Care regulations, emotional maturity and stability. Only positive people need apply!
Center Director
This position requires Director II qualifications by the Department of Early Education and Care. In addition to the requirements for Lead Teacher, the Director is required to have a Bachelor degree, a masters degree is preferred in Early Childhood or a related field. Supervision experience, leadership and organizational skills are mandatory for this key position. Essential to the position is an effective working knowledge of the policies of the Department of Early Education and Care. Attitude is everything!
Assistant Group Leader
This position requires a genuine interest in school age children. An Assistant Group Leader will assist the Group Leader in carrying out her/his responsibilities. An Assistant Group Leader must be at least 16 years of age and have a high school diploma or be currently enrolled in a high school program. Only happy people should apply.
Group Leader
A Group Leader must be at least 18 years of age and have the following experience: a Bachelor or Associate degree and three months experience working with school age children; or a high school diploma and have six months experience working with school age children including three months supervised experience at a school age child care program; or nine months of experience with school age children including three months supervised experience at a school age child care program. Smile easy people need only apply!
Site Coordinator
A Site Coordinator must be 20 years of age and meet one of the following requirements: a high school diploma and two years of documented experience working with school age children ages 5 through 12, excellent communication skills and prior leadership experience; or a Bachelors degree in a related field and 6 months of documented experience with this age group; or a Bachelors or Associates degree in an unrelated field and 9 months of documented experience working with this age group. Supervision experience, a positive attitude and an understanding and love of children are a must!