Require Preschool Teacher: 2 and 3 year old's Unit in O'Fallon, MO

Job title: Preschool Teacher: 2 and 3 year old's Unit
Company: Kiddie Academy of St. Louis
Job description: Five Reasons Why You Want to Work for Kiddie Academy St. Louis: * Top pay, benefits, and a friendly, fun environment

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Continuing Education Support
• Employee discount/Childcare reimbursement
• 9 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid vacations and paid personal hours
• 5 Free logoed tshirts and more
• Our wages are in the upper 5% of the wages in our industry
• NAEYC accredited: Kiddie Academy is among only 1 in 10 early learning centers in Missouri that have earned NAEYC Accreditation. We're incredibly proud of this distinction and we know that it's the result of our exceptional team members.
• Career Development: We promote from within and support your long-term care goals. Opportunities on our team include; Lead Teacher, Department Lead, Curriculum Coordinator, Academy Support Coordinator, Director & more Also, we support your career with paid online courses, in-house training, CPR/First Aid certification, and other events including bi-annual professional development days.
• Security & Safety: Exclusive individual PIN numbers allow access to the building. All doors and gates inside/outside are locked and alarmed all day, every day
• Fun Classroom: At the core of Kiddie Academy's education program is our belief in "learning through play."

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As a Teacher at Kiddie Academy, you will:

• Supports and maintains a safe and clean classroom environment.
• Support all day-to-day processes, curriculum, and classroom management systems to ensure a smooth daily flow.
• Develop strong relationships with the children, parents, lead teacher, and co-workers.
• Helps develop and support the planning and implementation of weekly lesson plans, including multiple backup plans, ensuring children are constantly engaged in learning throughout the day.
• Attends and participates in monthly team meetings, Academy events, training, and other meetings as requested.
• Understands and supports the KA mission and vision through the highest level of positive professionalism, building the Kiddie Academy brand and organizational culture.
• AND have fun

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Schedule: Monday ? Friday, Average 8 hours/day between 7 am - 5:30 pm

• A Child Development Associate(CDA) certificate, Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience in early childcare education is preferred
• 1-year or more experience in early childcare education is required
• A high school diploma is required
• Strong communication skills: The ability to effectively communicate with young children, parents, and colleagues is essential.
• Patience and empathy: Working with young children can be challenging, so patience and empathy are important qualities to have.
• Creativity: Developing engaging and stimulating activities for young children requires creativity and imagination.
• Organizational skills: Being organized helps in planning lessons, managing materials, and maintaining a structured learning environment.
• Adaptability: Young children can be unpredictable, so being able to adapt to different situations and changing needs is crucial.
• Passion for teaching and early childhood development
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 40-pound on a consistent basis

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Location: O'Fallon, MO Apply Now