Afterschool Elementary School Age Teacher
Location
McLean, VA | United States
Job description
At the T.E.A. Center, we strive to be an Employer of Choice. Our goal is to attract, recruit and retain a highly qualified and talented diverse workforce. We take pride in promoting a work environment that is free of harassment and promotes equal opportunities for every employee. Putting the children first is our number one priority. Our values: Respect for all people, Empowerment, Accountability and Integrity, Excellent Service, and Building Strong Relationships, are at the heart of our culture and are the keys to our success. We offer competitive benefits and compensation that are above our competitors.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of children, and be part of building the leaders of tomorrow? We are not only best childcare program in the area, also the first leadership institute for children in the world. We provide leadership learning that incorporates daily mindfulness and yoga for children. Young or old, if you have the stuff, we'll know it. Must be an outstanding communicator and rapport-builder with parents.
We are a language immersion program! Looking for an awesome individual with a positive attitude. Educated and skilled in Visual arts such as dance, drama, theater in the Visual arts
Qualifications:
- Can teach to ages 2- 6
- Be able to follow our curriculum in English
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Supervise children attending the program and able to manage children
- Is an A player- driven to be the best
- Is solution-oriented
- Be a team player
WE HAVE SOME GREAT BENEFITS
- Positive Community Environment and we celebrate each and every member of our team
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Company matching retirement program
- Lucrative bonus program
- Opportunity for growth
- 1-2-1 coaching, mentorship and a team to support you succeed
- Strong Friendships with Co-Workers
- Teacher Discount for Child Care
- Paid Time Off Policy & Paid Holidays for Staff
- Access to Classroom Supplies and Staff Education
- Curriculum booklets already in place and an organized systems
- Yoga and mindfulness training to make you masters
If the following statements resonate with you, come see us immediately….
- You MUST love to give hugs, wipe boogers, hold a crying toddler, get a dental inspection by a two year old, have pretend conversation “on the phone” into a block, and most of all eat pretend food like a champ!
- You must have a strong stomach and be able to handle smells. The ability to identify immediately who the smell is coming from is a MAJOR BONUS and will save lots of time and energy in the long run. With this you will also develop a high level of comfort talking about bodily functions. Don’t worry, this is normal!
- You must not take yourself too seriously. If you can engage 10 two year olds at the same time, you will look ridiculous, but it will all be worth it because they stopped what they were doing to watch you… MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
- You must be able to sing “Let it Go”, “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”, and any other songs requested by your kiddos. Your tune is not important, your performance is everything!
- You must be able to see and count a sea of moving heads instantaneously and locate anyone playing hide and seek by themselves (or with an imaginary friend).
- You must be able to read a story while one child crawls in your lap, another tries to grab the book, and another one is telling you a completely different story. The ability to read in different accents and dialects is a major bonus as it will keep them engaged long enough for your co-teacher to get diaper changes done!
- You must be able to identify and remember the names of 20+ kids, parents, grandparents, blankies, coats, socks, hair bows, and any other item that has ever walked in your classroom instantly and know the location. Don’t worry we know this is not something you will be able to do on day one, day two however is another story.
- You must be able to handle a meltdown and interpret crying, pointing, and lots of emotions to figure out what happened, all while making sure the rest of the class is ok. Multi-tasking is a LIFESAVER!
- You must be comfortable navigating on the floor, sitting at a desk and chairs that is a foot off the ground, crawling through a tunnel to save a scared child, and of course using tot sized toys!
- You must be prepared to laugh, love, and learn more about children than you ever have. This is by far one of the most joyous places to work, but you must be prepared to accept the challenges and benefits this job has to offer. Yes, you will have many days where you go home utterly exhausted, but you can’t wait to go the next day and try that amazing Pinterest project you found about Minions, because of course Minions are all the rage in your class.
If you are ready to join a winning team where we laugh, have fun, and kick drama out the door, come see us! We can’t wait to meet you.
The T.E.A. Center has a Supply Closet filled with supplies for art, science, books, themes, bulletin boards, cooking and many other supplies. If we don’t have it, just request it and we can get it for you. Teachers are provided with curriculum booklets, so you don’t have to spend time planning. We are always open to great ideas. All classrooms are provided with iPads to communicate with parents and to research classroom ideas. We want our teachers to succeed.
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