Early Childcare Teacher

EQA Schools•New Orleans, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Educators for Quality Alternatives (EQA) serves students who have dropped out, been expelled from, or have struggled academically or behaviorally in traditional settings and are looking for an accelerated path to graduation. EQA also serves middle school students through The Bridge Middle School, a therapeutic program for 7th and 8th grade struggling students. For all settings, our goal is that our students leave school with the skills, confidence and experience necessary to succeed in the career and education path of their choice. The NET Childcare Teacher will be responsible for leading the instruction and daily care of up to 6 infants/toddlers at a time, overseeing and collaborating with the Assistant Childcare teacher, communicating with and mentoring EQA/YEP students who are parents, ensuring a safe, loving, and developmentally-appropriate setting, and complying with all appropriate policies and procedures.

Requirements

3+ years teaching in a daycare or early childhood setting
Excellent communication, interpersonal, relationship building & management skills
Learning mindset dedicated to effectively and innovatively problem solving and constantly improving
Passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for being a part of a strong, mission-driven team
Commitment to EQA’s mission, vision and growth
Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.