The Children in the Shoe is offering a $1500 retention bonus for eligible full-time employees and a $750 retention bonus for eligible part-time employees. We are on the hunt for the best, brightest, and most fun-loving teachers to join our team! We're excited to welcome you into our community, where leadership focuses on enriching the lives of teachers as much as serving kids and families. How do we do that? First of all, we believe that if we're going to work together for 40 hours each week, work must be fun (this is a childcare center, not an accounting firm!). We also provide individualized support, tailored training plans, and the best benefits package in town! So come join The Shoe and find out what we are all about.

We value

Active minds. We want to hear your opinion.
A sense of humor. Obviously.
Creativity. There are so many different ways to do things.
Collaboration. We're a team above all else.
Confidence. You're a leader.

We offer

A retention bonus. Come put down some roots.
Training money. We want you to keep growing.
Paid leave. Everyone needs time off.
Healthcare. This is self-care.
Lots more perks. Potlucks, theme days, etc.

Work Inherent in this position:

Meeting requirements for Senior Staff Infant (ECE degree or High School diploma, 90 hours, 45-hour Infant & Toddler, and 1-year experience in a licensed childcare facility).
Exhibiting warmth, emotional stability, and awareness of the emotional needs of children, parents, and coworkers, at all times
Applying the principles of "Positive Discipline"
Being the primary caregiver for an assigned small group of children, providing basic care, and forming a bond of intimacy and trust with these children and parents
Maintaining a positive and cohesive working relationship with co-workers.
Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of the children and the subject matter
Able to model positive conflict resolution and redirection for children
Plan and carry out a curriculum that targets different areas of child development, such as social-emotional, language & literacy, motor, and cognitive
Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop talents
Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime
Practicing and enforcing required sanitation procedures for diaper changing, hand washing, and changing table clean-up.
Maintain a clean and well-organized classroom.
Completing a written Daily Report for families.
Keep records of the children's progress, routines, and interests, and keep parents informed about their child's development

The ideal Infant Teacher will be warm, kind, and loving! Have at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility and have required Senior Staff training.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $780.00 - $815.00 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

childcare: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Bethesda, MD 20814: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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