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Infant/Toddler Teachers Wanted
Posted: 07/30/2024Itsy Bitsy is a coworking space with onsite childcare, located in the North Center and Lincoln Square neighborhoods. Our mission is to provide a flexible childcare solution in a coworking environment, allowing parents to work while their children are cared for by our professional staff.
At Itsy Bitsy, we believe in the power of play-based learning to nurture children's growth and development in a loving, supportive, and caring environment. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Infant/Toddler Teacher (we call them "Playmakers") to join our team.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with infants and toddlers, creating engaging activities, and fostering a playful and educational atmosphere. As a Playmaker, you will have the opportunity to bring your creativity and ideas to the table, helping to develop the classroom and support the growth of our young learners.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage and interact with infants and toddlers in a playful and nurturing manner to advance their physical and intellectual competence
- Adapt to meet the individual needs of each child
- Collaborate with team members to develop and implement appropriate activities to support children’s growth and development
- Communicate effectively with families and team members
- Perform cleaning duties
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment
- Attend staff meetings and professional development opportunities as required
Qualifications
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Ability to remain calm and composed in challenging situations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with children
- Positive, patient and flexible demeanor
- Ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare
Playmakers/ECE Teachers (Must have one of the two to qualify):
- 60 semester hours with 6 being related to ECE and/or Child Development; or
- One year of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center and 30 semester hours with 6 being ECE or related field
If you are passionate about working with young children and creating a fun and educational environment, we would love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.39 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Experience:
- Infant care: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
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