Guide the foundations of tomorrow: Join our team at Kids Junction and play a key role in shaping young minds and inspiring character development in children during their most formative years! We are currently looking for an engaged, fun-loving, caring Infant/Toddler Teacher to become part of our team! We have openings that include part-time or full-time and opening or closing shifts.
Who we are: Kids Junction Learning Center is a Christian, state licensed learning center offering a rich preschool experience as well as childcare services. We provide nurturing childcare for infants and toddlers. Within our preschool curriculum we offer language arts, math, science, character building, physical education, field trips and exciting enrichment programs. Our school-age program provides afterschool care for children from many area schools. Additionally, we have a large summer camp program for kids entering kindergarten through 14 years old.
Kids Junction's mission is to partner with families to establish patterns of life-long development in mind, body, and Christian character during a child's most formative years. To do this, we have created the best environment possible with a state-of-the-art facility and quality teachers in Madison WI, as well as a custom curriculum we created using the top learning resources and curricula available to deliver an all-encompassing learning experience.
We are conveniently located inside the Princeton Club on Madison's west side. Our location gives prime access to bus lines, the belt line, and bike trails. Our beltline access connects most nearby neighborhoods and towns in 10-15 minutes! Madison consistently ranks among the best in the nation for almost everything including fantastic bike trails, safe neighborhoods, great healthcare, excellent education, amazing music venues and diverse restaurants.
About the job: The primary responsibilities of our Infant & Toddler Teachers are to support the developmental milestones with each child as they learn through their first year. Our center offers care for infants and toddlers ages 6 weeks-1.5 years. Our priority for each day is creating a unique and stimulating environment of play, music, and language repetition; including the use of stories, blocks, table toys, music and movement. Teachers my provide supervision outside the classroom by utilizing our infant play areas and taking children on walks. Teachers will also assist with feeding and general infant care throughout the day. Pay rate is based on education, experience, and Registry Level.
Preferred Skills and Competencies:
Have a strong passion and calling to impact children's lives
Have the Infant/Toddler, Assistant Teacher and Lead Teacher course or be willing to complete necessary coursework
Have experience working the fields of early childhood or education
Ability to foster teamwork and thrive in a collaborative environment
Hold a high school degree or equivalent
Be age 18 years or older
Benefits:
HMO and HSA medical plans*
Dental and Vision plans*
HSA Matching*
Direct Primary Care plan*
401K plan and Employer Matching
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays*
NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS
Discounted Dependent Tuition
Discounted Princeton Club Membership
*Our full benefits package is available to employees working full-time
Terms of Employment:
Full-time or part-time schedules available
Monday-Friday
$19.00-$24.00 per hour
Applicants must be 18 years of age to apply
Kids Junction is an EOE