School Age Teacher/Driver

Location

Jacksonville, NC | United States

Job description

School Age Teacher/Driver

Excel Creative Early Learning - North Carolina

Job Summary:

We have an opening to join our team of passionate educators who want to make the world a better place through creating a magical learning environment for young children. Be a part of a growing community of early childhood educators who care about their teachers' joy and growth.

Positions available in the following classrooms:

• School Age

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of children, staff and any other passengers while driving bus/van
• Basic vehicle maintenance, including but not limited to regular safety checks/inspections, scheduling oil changes as needed, etc.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum in accordance with the curriculum policy
• Responsible for the basic care needs of each child in the classroom including assistance with dressing, toileting, tying shoes, regular hand washing, face cleaning, and any other tasks associated with good personal hygiene.
• Responsible for assisting the children with social development including teaching table manners during meals, working with a group of children to accomplish goals, teaching them to share, and other activities associated with social and emotional development
• Ensure your classroom is in compliance with child care state licensing regulations
• Provide daily physical gross motor activities with or without equipment or materials indoors and outdoors
• Complete any required daily forms such as Child Tracking Sheets, Attendance Records, and any other paperwork assigned such as Incident/Accident reports
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences
• Any other duties assigned by the Center Director

Skills

• Experience working with School Age children
• Knowledge of or ability to learn early childhood education standards
• Ability to create a positive learning environment for children
• Communication skills that reflect professionalism and kindness at all times
• Proactive and team-oriented attitude to create a successful team environment
• Must be able to maintain a strict classroom schedule to ensure State "ratio" compliance
• Meet minimum requirements by DCYF

Qualifications

• Must pass background check
• Provide a negative TB test, Physical
• Have or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR Certification
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds
• Frequent periods of standing, stooping, bending, and occasional running
• Must be minimum of 21 years of age to drive
• Drivers-must provide a current state driver's license and clean driving record
• High School Diploma required, BSAC (or willing to get BSAC training), willingness to enroll in EDU 119
• Willingness to drive a van/mini-bus

Benefits:

• Insurance to include: Major Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time Off including paid Holidays and paid select training
• Reduced Childcare benefit-up to 50% off at our renowned childcare facilities
• Continuing education classes in the ECE field partially or 100% paid by employer
• Full-time positions available with a split shift schedule, varying between 6:15am-6pm, M-F, contingent upon school calendar
• Work/Life balance to allow you time to enjoy time with your family. Nights and weekends free!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Salary

$10.5 - $13 per hour