Teacher

LeafSpring School at Pendleton • Pendleton, IN

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About The Position

LeafSpring School is seeking a full-time Teacher to work with children ages 6 weeks to 1 year. The Teacher supervises and manages a primary-care group of four children and plans, implements, and supervises the classroom’s daily program in accordance with LeafSpring School’s philosophy. Daily lesson plans incorporate age-appropriate growth and development principles and developmentally appropriate practice. The role prioritizes each child’s health and safety and requires adherence to state, accrediting-body, and LeafSpring School criteria.

The school describes its environment as nurturing and enriching, supporting children’s cognitive, social, physical, and emotional growth. It also supports employee education and partners with TEACH to cover 90% of the cost of qualifying CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree programs, leaving employees to pay 10%.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 6 months of experience working with young children in an accredited child care facility.
• Childcare experience of 1 year is listed as required.
• A love for children and the ability to relate well with children, families, and teachers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or ongoing studies in early childhood education, special education, child development, or another child-related field.
• A current CDA certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a primary-care group of four children; the number supervised may vary by classroom.
• Ensure the health and safety of each child.
• Plan, implement, and supervise the class’s daily program in accordance with LeafSpring School’s philosophy.
• Incorporate age-appropriate growth and development principles and developmentally appropriate practice into daily lesson plans.
• Adhere to state, accrediting-body, and LeafSpring School criteria.
• Work positively with children, their families, and fellow teachers.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employer contribution toward group medical and ancillary plans
• Tuition assistance and discounts
• TEACH partnership that may pay 90% of the cost of a CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree
• Professional development assistance
• Employee discount
• Company parties
• No nights or weekends

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED