Job Description
Summary Are you someone that wants to make a difference in the life of a young child? If the answer is yes then we are the company for you. The Erik Hite Foundation serves and cares for those that serve and protect us.
The Erik Hite Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on the support of the families of first responders and military members in our community. We are committed to partnering with families to provide the best care and beginning education for the children of our heroes.
Duties Lead Teacher Job duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Execute classroom management and supervision
- Lesson planning with developmentally appropriate activities.
- Daily room set-up with age appropriate centers and activities.
- Monitor and lead classroom activities while encouraging and engaging with children.
- Update Brightwheel (Online Childcare Management Program) on a daily basis.
- Children's documentation in portfolios and
- Communication with parents and administration regarding development of the children.
- Conducting bi-annual parent/teacher conferences
- Attend mandatory in-service days and staff meetings throughout the year.
- Attend training year round, completing a minimum of 30 hours per year.
Requirements Job Requirements: Including but not limited to:
- 21 years old and up preferred
- Ability to run, jump, bend, lift (at least 50lbs.), stand, sit on the floor, etc...
- Full time 35+hrs- Monday through Friday with a rotating Saturday shift
- Have a valid fingerprint clearance card
- TB Test Required
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or any
related field, or Child Development Associate. Note: Applicants who are not enrolled
in school, will be considered if an agreement to attend school for ECE or related field,
upon hire.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in a birth to 5 year old classroom.
- CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification.
- Prefer experience with AZ Learning Standards and Infant Toddler Guidelines for
lesson planning and observation purposes.
- Prefer experience with the Quality First program and ECERS and ITERS Rating
scales, to ensure that Quality First guidelines are being followed.
- Ability to work as part of a team
Benefits Benefits:
- Competitive hourly pay rate depending on education and experience
- 40 hours of accrued sick pay annually
- 3-paid holidays/year
- 80 hrs of paid vacation after 12 months of employment
- Quarterly Wellness paid day off
- Birthday - paid day off
- Bereavement paid leave
- Time off for Jury Duty/court appearance leave, time to vote, Military Leave, etc
- Paid training opportunities and continuing education assistance
- Paid Annual Early Childhood Conference at UofA in December
- Subsidized Medical Insurance
- Flexible schedule (If enrolled in school)
- ECE Classes Reward paid for completed classes with a grade of C or higher
- Recruiting Cash Incentive
- Child Care Scholarship available
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Rotating shift, Saturday, Monday to Friday,