Child Care Teacher

The Learning Experience•Colorado Springs, CO

13d•$17 - $20

About The Position

New Center!! Pending Licensing (Opening March-May) The Learning Experience Cimarron Hills (7914 Silicon Heights, COS CO 80938) We are a new location at the cross streets of Marksheffel and Constituition across from King Soopers. Childcare Teachers at The Learning Experience are trained and have a high expectation to provide premier care to our little learners aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff. At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

Requirements

Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Hold a certificate in Infant, Toddler, or Preschool care from a regionally accredited college or university with completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours in the development and care of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in a group setting.
Or an adult who is currently certified as a Child Development Associate (CDA) and has completed the Department-approved expanding quality in infant, toddler, and Preschool development course of training.
Or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Version 3.0 Level II or higher, as determined by the Colorado Shines.
Has completed one three-semester-hour class in infant/toddler development; or,
Has completed the Department-approved “Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Development” and holds twelve months of verifiable full-day experience working with Infants and/or Toddlers.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
Responsible for overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infant and Toddler children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
Ability to move, lift, and assist children (e.g., up to 40 lbs).

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Holidays/Breaks: Paid Time Off: Up to 80 hours Paid Holidays: (9) New Years Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (3 days), Christmas Day, Day After Christmas.
Early Closures: (2) New Years Eve, Christmas Eve
Professional Development Days (Closed to Students): (2) President's Day & Columbus Day
Premier Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans (Employer covers portion).
Our TLE CARES program pays for Basic Life, Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability insurance at no cost to you.
Our 401(k) program offers MATCHING up to 2%.
TLE CARES program pays for Employee Assistance Services, Telehealth, and Telemedicine.