Toddler Teacher

Toddler Teacher
Hastings Early Child Development Center
509 S Bellevue Avenue
Hastings, NE 68901
402-469-8996

Are you personable? Are you skilled in teaching and providing quality early childhood programming? Do you have experience developing meaningful relationships with families? If this sounds like you, please apply today!

Hastings Early Child Development Center is seeking an Early Childhood teacher to work with children ages 18 months - 36 months. The toddler teacher must passionately support young children’s play, exploration, social-emotional growth, and creative/critical thinking skills while working collaboratively to provide the highest quality child care to families.

Under the direction of the director, you are responsible for helping setup and maintain the physical environment of the classroom, assisting with planning an exciting and dynamic educational curriculum, and collaborating with teachers and other members of the team at Hastings Early Child Development Center.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education, or child/youth development OR
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least six credit hours in early childhood education, education or child/youth development OR
• Have an associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, education or child/youth development OR
• Have a Child Development Associate Credential OR
• Have a high school diploma or GED and 3,000 clock hours of verifiable experience in organized group activities for children age birth to 13 as indicated by a positive reference from a former employer or supervisor
• Must pass state and company background checks

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide nurturing, sensitive, and individualized care to children Monday through Friday, full-time, year-round with other fun, experienced teachers!

• Model developmentally appropriate and professional early childhood teaching practices, and set a fun and collaborative tone for the classroom

• Ensure the classroom environment and procedures meet Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services standards at all times.

• Maintain a clean and inviting classroom

• Using a team-like approach, communicate effectively and openly with parents, teachers, and director; as well as develop mutually supportive relationships that help build a community-type environment. Your voice matters!

• Support and model positive discipline that follows Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services standards.

• Supervise classroom activities in a proactive, patient, and loving manner.

• Participate in all Hastings Early Child Development Center activities including, but not limited to: professional development, staff meetings and events, social events, special projects, field trips, class celebrations, and parent-teacher conferences

• Other duties as assigned

WAGES AND COMPENSATION

• Salary will depend upon experience, ranging from $25,000 - $30,000 a year or $12.00 - $16.00 per hour.

• Benefits include paid time off and other incentives

• Hastings Early Child Development Center is newly and beautifully renovated with resources to support engaging curriculum designed to align with standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children

This career opportunity is ideal for someone who is:

• Dependable and reliable

• Organized

• Able to nurture children

• Team oriented

• Able to work well with others

• A fantastic communicator

Hastings Early Child Development Center is committed to providing the highest quality of care to the children enrolled. If this description sounds like you, then let's connect!

Hastings Early Child Development Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, sex, age or any other status protected by state or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25,000 - $30,000