Growing Explorers Learning Center is a high-quality child care center that provides exceptional care and education to young children ages 6 weeks - 5 years old: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, & Pre-K.
Growing Explorers is searching for dedicated and loving Early Childhood professionals like YOU to join our phenomenal team!
We are conveniently located in the east metro, off of the intersection of I-94 and Radio Drive/Inwood Ave.
Benefits of joining Team GELC:
- Beautiful classroom spaces and learning environments
- Ample supplies and classroom enhancements provided
- All classrooms equipped with iPad for lesson planning and parent communication
- Diapers, wipes, formula, meals, and snacks all provided to families
- 2 Indoor Playrooms/Gym space
- 3 beautiful outdoor, fully fenced playground spaces and play structures
- Staff Lounge Room, fully equipped with TV, coffee maker, couch, microwave, and fridge
- Flexible scheduling and supportive workplace culture
- Annual performance reviews and merit increases
- Full Healthcare Benefits, including dental and vision plans, and retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Professional Cleaning Service
- Professional Development Assistance
- Paid Prep and Planning Time
- Free 1st Aid/CPR Training
- Staff Child Care Discounts
- Thoughtful and genuine employee appreciation
Responsibilities:
- Create a safe and nurturing environment for all children
- Utilize positive guidance classroom management techniques to promote a positive learning atmosphere
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and ability to work indoors and outdoors
- Must be able to physically bend, lift, stand on feet, and move 90% of the day
- Must be able to ensure active supervision of children by sight and sound at all times, assuming low postures at child’s level if needed
- Excellent communication skills and customer service; able to read, write, and speak English
- Possess a love for children and teaching
- Build positive and respectful relationships with families and coworkers
Teacher Qualifications:
- 1+ years of early childhood classroom experience (strongly preferred)
- Higher Education (college credits, Associate/Bachelor Degree or CDA strongly preferred)
- Must pass a Background check and fingerprints
- Must be authorized to work in the US
Apply today and come see why Growing Explorers stands out as one-of-a-kind in the field! We truly believe in providing high quality experiences for both our families AND our amazing staff.
For more information, please call: 651-505-GROW
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Caregiving or Early Childhood: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person