Job Description
Why choose Kids Depot?
- Competitive Pay Salary: $15.50 to $18.50 /hour
- Child care discount of 80%
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Generous PTO package
- Free breakfast, lunch and snack
- Pleasant work environment
- Team atmosphere
What We Do
Kids Depot is a Christian, childcare program that provides exceptional child care and education to children ages 6 weeks through age 5 years.
Your Role
- Teacher must maintain an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family
- Teacher must promote feelings of security and trust in all children in your care
- Teacher must greet children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each morning and afternoon
- Teacher must create rich learning experiences and opportunities for growth
- Teacher must document milestones and celebrate successes with parents
- Teacher must attend all training opportunities and staff meetings when scheduled
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- A genuine love for children of all ages
- Ideal candidates would hold either an associate or bachelor degree, preferably in Early Childhood Education or a related field, but this is not a requirement
- Experience in the early care and education field preferred
- Previous knowledge and experience regarding Teaching Strategies Curriculum and YoungStar rating system preferred
- Well-versed understanding of Wisconsin Department of Children & Families licensing rules
- Child and infant CPR/AED
- Child and infant First Aid
- Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma training
- Child Abuse & Neglect/Mandated Reporter training
- Safe Sleep for Infants (SIDS/SUIDS prevention) training
Standout Candidates
- Energetic, caring personality
- Strong communication skills
- Desire to grow in the early childhood field
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Willingness to support our wonderful staff team
Want to Know More?
- Visit our fantastic website to learn more about us: www.kidsdepotchildcare.com
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- professional childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Registry Certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person