Preschool Teacher

Little Genius Academy of Walnut Creek has an exciting opportunity for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join us as a Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten and Support Teacher. You’ll bring a caring attitude, creative nature, and excellent communications and collaboration skills to our passionate team of childcare professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, this could be the job for you.

At Little Genius Academy, families will love the high-quality program and education we provide. Our Team Members enjoy the positive and collaborative work environment with growth opportunities.

Job Description:
This is a great opportunity for professional with strong communication skills, a strong work ethic and a desire to grow. You will have access to industry leading trainings, materials and resources, including our developmentally appropriate Curriculum. Teaching kindergarten includes planning, implementing and assessing lessons. You will teach children with patience and creativity. Kindergarten teacher duties include designing a teaching plan and using activities and instructional methods to motivate children.

An ideal candidate will have:

• Working experience as a kindergarten teacher, kindergarten assistant or teacher aide is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of child development
• Strong customer service mindset
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds throughout the workday to at least waist high

Why join us?

We offer a great work environment, growth opportunities and great benefits to our full-time employees, including:

• Competitive Salary (based on your proven track record)
• Great Benefits (Medical, dental and vision insurance)
• Paid time off and paid federal holidays
• Company paid Professional development support including paid training and professional subscriptions
• Fantastic growth opportunities available through job rotation, and special project assignments
• Childcare discounts for Team Members

About Little Genius Academy

Little Genius Academy offers educational childcare services with a creative and age-appropriate curriculum designed for infants, toddlers, preschool and Pre-K children. We offer a bright, clean and safe environment that is warm, inviting and nurturing to children and a carefully planned curriculum where play takes precedence and learning opportunities are presented throughout our day. Your child experiences planned daily activities, developmentally appropriate materials that create a positive and educational experience. We focus on social relationships, language skills, problem solving, fine and gross motor development, self-help skills, and music and movement. In addition, we incorporate activities that promote letter, number, shape, and color recognition. We work to instill values with each child such as: Respect, Patience, Politeness, Cooperation, and Forgiveness.?

Centrally located in the heart of Walnut Creek, with ample parking and convenient access to Freeways 680 and 24.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Matching 401k
• Vision insurance
• Snacks
• Supportive Leadership Team

Schedule:

• Monday – Friday, 9am-6pm.

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: Walnut Creek, Ca

Little Genius Academy is Privately owned and operated.

https://www.mylittlegeniusacademy.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• How many Early Child Education Units do you have?

Work Location: One location