Infant or Toddler Teacher

Kiddie Academy of Morrisville has an exciting opportunity for an energetic and loving educator to join us as teacher in our Younger Infant (6 weeks-8 months) or Toddler (18-24 months) programs. You'll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.

Our Life Essentials curriculum focuses on activity-based, hands-on learning that makes it fun for children and teachers. We believe that nurturing a lifelong love of learning is an asset that children can carry from our Academies into their homes and communities.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, and Holidays)
• Paid Winter Break Week
• Paid Inclement Weather Days
• Professional Development & Training (including SIDS and CPR)
• Childcare Discount
• 401K matching
• Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

Lead Teachers:

• 2 years of classroom experience in a licensed child care center or preschool
• North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) and/or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree (Early Childhood/Related field or Unrelated with 12 additional semester hours in early childhood coursework)

Assistant Teachers:

• 1 year of classroom experience in a licensed child care center or preschool.
• North Carolina Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) and/or Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• Preferred: Additional semester hours in early childhood coursework at an accredited post-secondary school

Responsibilities

• Provide an environment that is safe, positive, nurturing, and respectful of children.
• Communicate regularly with parents regarding developmental milestones, concerns, and overall well-being of the children in your care.
• Complete documentation in compliance with state and company requirements: attendance, daily reports, sleep checks, health checks.
• Prepare and implement classroom lesson plans, program, and schedule.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment by following sanitation rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with co-teacher and support staff to provide consistently excellent care.

daycare, infant, toddler

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a current DCDEE Criminal Background Check Qualifying Letter?
• Are you available to work 9am to 6pm Monday-Friday?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Licensed Child Care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NCECC (Credentials) or Equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person