Are you looking for a flexible schedule where you can make a difference? Do you love children and the joy they bring to our lives? Join our family of educators! We get to teach, guide and love the next generation.

Exploring Minds Academy has an opening in our quality program. We are seeking a mature and reliable member to join our team! No experience or education required - we will provide both.

We are a premier provider of early care and education for children from birth - to 5 years. We are year-round with our focus on growing young minds and preparing them for Kindergarten by using a researched-based curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the needs of each child. Our ratios are better than licensing requirements, which allows our teachers more one on one time with each child. Our teaching team model and our small 4 classroom environment create a positive team approach that inspires learning in the teachers and their students, promotes respect for each other and the world we live in, and empowers each person to nurture and be nurtured.

Responsibilities:

- Work closely as a teaching team to individualize the curriculum to meet the children's needs

- Support children's social and emotional needs

- Support children in a routine that ensures adequate learning, physical activity, rest, and playtime.

- Complete developmental assessments and screenings

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and the team

- Create a safe and healthy learning environment.

- Be an active learner that plays well with her peers helping to create a community where everyone feels safe, nurtured and inspired

This Job Is:

- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

- A good job for someone looking for engaging work in a nurturing environment

- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

License/Certification:

- CPR Certification (Preferred)

- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Exploring Minds Academy has an opening in our quality program. We are seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team! We are a premier provider of early care and education for children from birth - to 5 years. We are year-round with our focus on growing young minds and preparing them for Kindergarten by using a researched-based curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the needs of each child.

Our ratios are better than licensing requirements which allows our teachers more one on one time with each child. Our teaching team model and our small 4 classroom environment create a positive team approach that inspires learning in the teachers and their students, promotes respect for each other and the world we live in, and empowers each person to nurture and be nurtured.

Responsibilities:

- Work closely as a teaching team to individualize the curriculum to meet the children's needs

- Support children's social and emotional needs

- Support children in a routine that ensures adequate learning, physical activity, rest, and playtime.

- Complete developmental assessments and screenings

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and the team

- Create a safe and healthy learning environment.

- Be an active learner that plays well with their peers helping to create a community where everyone feels safe, nurtured and inspired

This Job Is:

- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Salary: From $15.00 per hour

License/Certification:

- CPR Certification (Preferred)

- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

We're looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Floaters to join the Exploring Minds Academy team! 👩‍🍳 Exploring Minds Academy offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, and a warm, welcoming team! 😊

Here at Exploring Minds Academy, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional child care, and we could not do this without our wonderful team 💖

This is why we like to recognize and reward our team with a number of incentives, including:

➡️ Competitive Pay and Benefits

➡️ Professional Development Days and Education Benefits

➡️ Holiday Pay and personal days as well as paid vacation pay

➡️ A commitment to a quality care and learning environment

➡️ An FBI/CBI as well as Child Abuse and Neglect Background check will be required for employment.

So, if you tick the following boxes, we want to hear from you!

✅ A desire to further your knowledge and understanding of early childhood education

✅ Commitment to delivering high quality child care

✅ High standards of work paired with a positive work ethic

✅ Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative

✅ Proud to embody our company values: passion, respect, integrity, empowerment, and developmentally appropriate practices!