Early Educator Teacher

Early Educator - Teacher

Childrens Aid & Family Services an Affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation

Pay: $20-23/hour

If you believe every child deserves a safe nurturing place to learn and growthis role might be calling your name.

At Seven Hills Childrens Aid and Family Services our Early Educator - Teachersplay a vital role in shaping young learners earliest experiences. Youll help create a warm engaging preschool environment where curiosity is encouraged individuality is celebrated and every day brings something new.

Benefits for Full-time employees:

• Health Insurance:Offered throughBlue Cross Blue Shield with generous company contribution.
• Enhanced Retirement Plan:25% - 33% Employer matchbased on tenure.
• Student Loan Assistance:Consolidation counseling & limited employer contribution!
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships!
• TuitionAssistance:Reimbursed or prepaidcollege coursework!
• Home Mortgage Initiative:Favorabledown payment(3-5%) reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills!

Work-Life Balance:

• Generous AccruedPaidVacation:3 weeksin your first year!
• VacationCash-OutOption
• 3PaidPersonal Days
• 11PaidHolidays
• AccruedPaidSick Time

Youll be part of a supportive mission-driven team that values Collaboration Accountability and Respect for Everyone (CARE). Every day youll help children build confidence develop social skills and discover the joy of learningall while growing your own skills as an early childhood professional.

• Provide a safe caring and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
• Engage with children through play learning activities and daily routines.
• Support positive behavior using consistent respectful guidance aligned with program philosophy.
• Help maintain a classroom that is organized stimulating and welcoming.

• Assist in planning and implementing weekly lesson plans with the Lead Teacher.
• Participate actively in classroom activities with enthusiasm and creativity.
• Observe children and contribute to understanding their developmental needs.
• Support individualized learning and respect each childs uniqueness.

• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive classroom team.
• Build positive relationships with families and respond to their needs with care and professionalism.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings to support ongoing growth.
• Step into the Lead Teacher role when needed.

• Maintain accurate classroom records and documentation.
• Follow all agency policies including safety confidentiality and child protection.
• Participate in center-wide responsibilities (e.g. bus monitoring light housekeeping assisting in other areas as needed).
• Continue professional development including required training hours annually.

• Experience: At least 1 year working with young children.
• Certifications: Teacher Certification required
• Qualifications:
  • CDA credential early childhood coursework or vocational training in early childhood education.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Valid drivers license
  • Willingness to complete ongoing training (including 20 hours annually)