Job Description
The Erik Hite Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on the support of the families of the first responders and military members in our community. Our main program is the Child Development Center that serves these families with affordable fees and flexible hours. We are committed to partnering with families to provide the best care and beginning education for the children of our heroes. We want to serve and care for their families following godly principles close to the heart of Erik, as these men and women serve and protect our community.
Location: Eastside (No further details until we know candidate is seriously considering applying for this position)
Position Open: Lead Teacher
Benefits:
● Competitive hourly pay rate depending on experience and education
● Flexible schedule (If enrolled in school)
● Medical Insurance
● 40 hours of accrued sick pay annually
● Paid training opportunities and continuing education assistance
● Paid Annual Early Childhood Conference at UofA in December
● 3-paid holidays/year
● 80 hrs of paid vacation after 12 months of employment
● Birthday - paid day off
● Bereavement paid leave
● Time off for Jury Duty/court appearance leave, time to vote, Military Leave, etc
● Child Care Scholarship available
● Family oriented atmosphere- working in a team-player school
● Small classrooms
Job Requirements: Including but not limited to:
● 21 years old and up
● Ability to run, jump, bend, lift (at least 50lbs.), stand, sit on the floor, etc…
● Full time hours 35+, Monday through Friday with a rotating Saturday shift
● Have a valid fingerprint clearance card
● TB Test Required
● Prefer an 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.
● Preferably experience with AZ Learning Standards and Infant Toddler Guidelines for lesson planning and observation purposes.
● Preferably 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
Lead Teacher Job duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:
● Update Brightwheel (Online Childcare Management Program) on a daily basis.
● Children’s documentation in portfolios and keep parents and administration informed of the development of the children.
● Conducting bi-annual parent/teacher conferences
● Attend training year round, completing a minimum of 30 hours per year.
● Attend mandatory in-service days and staff meetings throughout the year.
● Lesson planning with developmentally appropriate activities. Ensure that a shopping list for needed materials for monthly lesson plans is turned into
Program Director.
● Monitor and lead classroom activities while encouraging and engaging with children.
● Execute classroom management and supervision
● Evaluate and work closely with co-teacher (Select classrooms)
● Teach, guide and assist children with daily routines (diapering, hand washing, eating, etc…)
● Ensure that all materials, toys, and equipment in the classroom are safe and free of hazards; while maintaining their cleanliness.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Education:
• Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
• Fingerprint Card (Required)
Work Location: In person