About us: Little Explorers Learning Academy is a new and growing childcare business in Pittsburgh, PA. Here at Little Explorers, we are driven by a few core tenants that drive our vision for cultivating a supportive, discovery-based learning environment for young children. We believe in nurturing holistic development in children, from emotional intelligence to cognition and problem-solving skills. We strive to foster independent thinking and creative expression in children through a variety of different mediums, appealing to all sorts of learning styles. Our vision is to cultivate the next generation of leaders and community citizens capable of empathy, creative problem-solving, and authentic communication.
Summary: Responsible for applying knowledge of sound early childhood education, development concepts, and principles within the goals and philosophy of the center by performing the following duties.
Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
· Plans and implements a full-day, year-round, developmentally appropriate curriculum including weekly lesson plans.
· Provides a safe, responsive, and stimulating environment by actively engaging children in daily activities and routines.
·Develops and maintains a positive relationship with parents, seeks a partnership with parents, and maintains confidentiality.
· Abides by all applicable Health and Safety policies and maintains a clean and sanitary classroom environment.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All applicants must be able to obtain Act 33/34, FBI, and NSOR clearances, and complete a physical screening.
Education/Experience: Minimum of a Child Development Associate credential, Associate or Bachelor’s in early childhood education, human services, or related field preferred in addition to at least one year of experience working with toddlers.
Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities: Compassion, patience, energetic, calm, nurturing, leadership, management, interpersonal communication, oral and written communication, professionalism, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
Little Explorers Learning Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
