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Curiosity First is opening a new center in NE Grand Rapids! We are hiring for all positions, to apply please email your resume and cover letter to sharondab@curiosityfirsteducation.com

Preschool Teacher: $23/hr

Job Title: Preschool Teacher

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assigned Students, Child Care Aides, and Volunteers

Status: Hourly, Full-time, Non-Exempt  

Compensation: $23/hr 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off, Paid Holidays

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:15a - 3:15p

Summary

The Curiosity First Early Education Program is hiring an experienced preschool teacher to provide a high quality Early Childhood Educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First uphold our program's values and provide leadership in the classroom. They use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. Our educators provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

Bachelor Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development. 

Or,

Bachelor Degree or higher in a related field with a minimum of 36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development.

Or,

Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field with a plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree within 1 year.


5+ years teaching in an Early Childhood Education setting, including experience working with preschoolers in a group setting (required).

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:


Job Function and Responsibilities  


Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Infant Teacher: $23/hr

Job Title: Infant Teacher

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assigned Students, Child Care Aides, and Volunteers

Status: Hourly, Full-time, Non-Exempt  

Compensation: $23/hr 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off, Paid Holidays

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:15a - 3:15p

Summary

The Curiosity First Early Education Program is hiring an experienced infant/toddler teacher to provide a high quality Early Childhood Educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First uphold our program's values and provide leadership in the classroom. They use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. Our educators provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

Bachelor Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development. 

Or,

Bachelor Degree or higher in a related field with a minimum of 36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development.

Or,

Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field with a plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree within 1 year.


5+ years teaching in an Early Childhood Education setting, including experience working with children 0 - 18 months in a group setting (required).

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:


Job Function and Responsibilities  


Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Toddler Teacher: $23/hr 

Job Title: Toddler Teacher

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assigned Students, Child Care Aides, and Volunteers

Status: Hourly, Full-time, Non-Exempt  

Compensation: $23/hr 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off, Paid Holidays

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:15a - 3:15p

Summary

The Curiosity First Early Education Program is hiring an experienced toddler teacher to provide a high quality Early Childhood Educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First uphold our program's values and provide leadership in the classroom. They use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. Our educators provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

Bachelor Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development. 

Or,

Bachelor Degree or higher in a related field with a minimum of 36 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development.

Or,

Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field with a plan to obtain a bachelor’s degree within 1 year.


5+ years teaching in an Early Childhood Education setting, including experience working with children 18 - 36 months in a group setting (required).

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:


Job Function and Responsibilities  


Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Preschool Child Care Aides: $17.80/hr

Job Title: Preschool Childcare Aide

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assists Assigned Students

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time

Compensation: $17.80/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off, Paid Holidays

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/wk, between 8a - 5:45p

Summary
The Curiosity First Early Education Program is hiring an experienced Childcare Aide uphold our values and provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. The education staff at this program provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

      Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field

  Or,

Child Development Associate (CDA) + 2 years of experience

Or,

High School Diploma or GED and be enrolled in a CDA or Associates Degree program to be completed within 2 years + 2 years or more years of experience

  Be 18 years or older

1 years of experience working with preschoolers in an Early Childhood Education setting.

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Function and Responsibilities  


Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Infant/Toddler Child Care Aides: $17.80/hr

Job Title: Infant/Toddler Childcare Aide

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assists Assigned Students

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time 

Compensation: $17.80/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off, Paid Holidays

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/wk, between 8a - 5:45p

Summary
The Curiosity First Early Education Program is hiring an experienced Childcare Aide to uphold our values and provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. The education staff at this program provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

      Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field

      Or,

Child Development Associate (CDA) + 2 years of experience

Or,

High School Diploma or GED and be enrolled in a CDA or Associates Degree program to be completed within 2 years + 2 years or more years of experience

          Be 18 years or older

1 years of experience working with infants and toddlers in an Early Childhood Education setting.

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Function and Responsibilities  


Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Center Aide (Floater): $17.80/hr

Job Title: Center Aide/Floater (2 positions)

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assists Assigned Students

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-time 

Compensation: $17.80/hr

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time-Off, Paid Holidays

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 35 - 40 hours/wk, between 7:45a - 5:45p

Summary
The Curiosity First Early Education Program is expanding our program model from home-based to Center-based this Fall. We are hiring an experienced Childcare Aide to provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First Early Education Program use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. The education staff at this program provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

      Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field

      Or,

Child Development Associate (CDA) + 2 years of experience

Or,

High School Diploma or GED and be enrolled in a CDA or Associates Degree program to be completed within 2 years + 2 years or more years of experience

  Be 18 years or older,

1 + years of experience working with children 0-5 in an Early Childhood Education setting (required),

1 + years of experience preparing meals in a school or other facility setting (preferred) 


Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Function and Responsibilities  


Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Before Care/ Aftercare Aide (Part-time): $17.80/hr

Job Title: Before Care or After Care Childcare Aide

Reports To: Director

Supervises: Assists Assigned Students

Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Part-time 

Compensation: $17.80/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 15.25 hrs, 2:15p - 5:30p

Summary
The Curiosity First Early Education Program is hiring experienced part-time Childcare Aides to uphold our values and provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. The education staff at this program provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards.

Qualification:

Child Development Associate (CDA) + 1 year of experience

Or,

High School Diploma or GED + 2 years or more years of experience


      Be 18 years or older,

1 year of experience working with groups of young children in an Early Childhood Education  or group setting.

Essential Job Functions
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Function and Responsibilities  


Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.

Substitute/On-Call Aide: $16/hr

Job Title: Substitute Childcare Aide

Reports To: Program Director

Supervises: Assists Assigned Students

Status: Hourly, Part-time, Full-time (0-40 /wk), Non-Exempt

Compensation: $16/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0 - 40 hours/wk - as needed only

Summary

The Curiosity First Early Education Program is hiring experienced part-time Childcare Aides to uphold our values and provide a high-quality early childhood educational experience for young children and their families. Educators at Curiosity First use their experience and knowledge of child development to ensure that each child’s cognitive, physical, emotional, language, and cultural needs are met. The education staff at this program provide a well-rounded education for each child by developing partnerships with parents and achieving curriculum standards. Substitutes submit their availability to the Program Director and they are called to fill-in for regular staff on an as needed basis.

Qualification:

·        Minimum Education

Associates Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field


Or,

Child Development Associate (CDA)


Or, 

High School Diploma or GED + 1 years experience with young children

 

·        Minimum Experience

Be 18 years or older,

1+ years working with children ages 0 – 5years old

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position.  Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.  Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Job Function and Responsibilities 

1.      Provide classroom support, management, and supervision of all assigned children.

2.      Implement all program health and safety standards.

3.      Provide age-appropriate adult-child interactions.

4.      Provide age-appropriate guidance and direction.  

5.      Greet parents, inform parents of their child's day, address parent concerns, and communicate parental concerns to Program Director.  

6.      Complete assigned classroom daily sheets.

7.      Assist children with diapering and toileting in an age-appropriate manner observing all health and safety standards.  

8.      Ensure classroom setup is conducive to learning.

9.      Ensure classroom materials are clean, unbroken, and age-appropriate.

10.   Attend all mandatory meetings, workshops, and conferences (may occur on evenings and weekends).

11.   Participate in parent engagement events as assigned (may occur on evenings and weekends).

12.   Ensure each child is signed-in and out by parent daily.

13.   Prepare and serve meals to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

14.   Work as a member of a team.

15.   Other duties as assigned.


Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs on a regular basis, and have the ability to bend easily at the knees. Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.