Early Childhood Educator

We at Libertae are helping more women (and their children) that are in recovery and we need YOUR help.

We are looking for a Full-Time Early Childhood Educator. This position reports to the Director of Social Services and is responsible for providing care and development stimulation to infants and children, and to act as a role model for parents by modeling basic parenting skills. The successful candidate will work in assigned age group and assist the Center Director/Supervisor in tasks and assignments.

The hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. There are NO weekends.

There are Paid Holdays and Paid Time Off.

In addition, Free nutritional lunches are available for staff in our dining room.

Position Requirements:

– Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
– High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of Early Childhood classroom experience
– Experience working with young children, birth to young school-age
– Computer skills; Microsoft products and electronic records (EMR/EHR)
– Ability to secure Act 33, 34, and FBI clearances
– Flexible schedule
– Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
– Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 pounds; hearing and visual acuity necessary to conduct day-to-day communications with personnel, children, and parents

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

– Maintain a safe, clean, friendly and nurturing atmosphere conducive to childrens learning
– Create, organize and implement childrens daily routine
– Ensure a balance of physical activities, social experiences, and educational opportunities
– Assist in carrying out daily developmentally appropriate activities that promote childrens self-image, confidence and feelings of self-worth
– Implement strategies to help children develop self-regulation
– Provide support to mothers, assist in their activities with their children
– Report all concerns regarding the children, program, and co-workers to the supervisor in a timely manner
– Manage behaviors through positive guidance, re-direction, and conflict resolution
– Coordinate and plan with other teachers; schedules, breaks, activities to maintain ratios 
– Documentation as required
– Ensure center files a complete
– Attend department meetings, staff meetings, and trainings as required

If this sounds like a position YOU would be interested in, we would welcome your application.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability or genetic information.