Infant Teacher
Fort Myers, FL
Infant Teacher
Full Time • Fort Myers, FL
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
The Learning Experience of South Fort Myers Jonathan’s Bay is seeking passionate Teachers for our Infant classroom!
Happy Happens Here! At The Learning Experience of The Learning Experience of South Fort Myers Jonathan Bay, we invest in YOU so you can make a difference in the growth and development of children. Join our growing community of Early Childhood Education experts in providing the highest quality daycare and private preschool in the area.
Our Benefits:
- Paid time off + Holidays
- Health insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k)
- Competitive Salary
- Employee discount
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Company Paid Training
Role Responsibilities:
- Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
- Responsible for overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
- Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
- Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum®, working with Infant and Toddler children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
- Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
- Support your center’s success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
- Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.
- Ability to move, lift, and assist children (e.g., up to 40 lbs).
Qualifications:
- 1+ years of professional childcare experience, preferably working with infants.
- High school diploma or GED required; CDA, Associate degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
- Completion of Florida DCF's 40-hour introductory childcare training, or willingness to complete it within state-required timelines.
- Infant & Toddler Appropriate Practices (ITPR) course completed or willingness to complete.
- Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome training completed or willingness to complete within the required timeframe.
- Pediatric CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
- Ability to maintain a safe, nurturing, and organized infant classroom.
- Must meet Florida DCF background screening, training, and other applicable childcare licensing requirements.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
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