Program Name:
Dr. Day Care
Program Address:
1207 Douglas Pike Suite 4
Smithfield
Rhode Island
02917
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Position Description:
Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment.
This is a full time opportunity. Full time hours are typically 35 to 37 hours/week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours/week.
A typical day for a Lead Teacher will include:
-Working alongside the Teacher Assistants to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
-Engaging with children in learning – reading, playing, and having fun!
-Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
-Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
-Showcasing your tech savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
-Assisting with the accreditation process as well as other quality initiatives.
-Overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments.
Why you’ll love us:
-We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you’ll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.
-We offer the following perks and benefits:
Paid Time Off
401k with company match
13 Paid Holidays
Child Care Discounts
College Tuition Reimbursement
Medical (Healthcare Benefits), Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Training/Professional Development opportunities
Learn more about our benefits at www.drdaycare.com/careers
Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island.
Qualifications:
Requirements
We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience working with children in this age group.
We are looking for someone who has the following skills:
-A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
-Verbal and written communication skills.
-Reliable attendance and punctuality.
-Organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
-Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
-Management / leadership skills
Education Requirements
-College credits, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
-Minimum of High school diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
-We will train the right person and offer opportunities to gain a degree or college credits!
Certifications/Experience
-At least 1 year working with children in this age group.
-At least 1 year working in an early learning/child care setting preferred.
-Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
-Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
-CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
-Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
-Visual and hearing acuity.
-Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
Other Qualifications
-21 years of age or older
-Able to read, write, speak and understand English, bilingual encouraged to apply.
-Must pass national criminal background/fingerprints check.
-Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).
How To Apply:
Please visit our website and fill out an application online: https://www.drdaycare.com/careers/
Other Information:
We are also located in:
-Central Falls
-Cumberland
-East Greenwich
-North Providence
-Pawtucket
-Providence
-Smithfield
Where Do Applicants Need to Apply?
Please visit our website: https://www.drdaycare.com/careers/
