Looking for teachers to bring warmth, patience, and understanding to the classroom every day, encouraging children to learn and grow. They inspire children to be lifelong learners using our curriculum that promotes social, physical, verbal, and cognitive development. Our teachers are committed to making their center successful and know that creating meaningful relationships with children, families, and their team play a crucial role in that success. Lead Teacher candidates must have a heart for working with 6 weeks-12-year-old! DaVinci Academy is licensed through DCFS. We offer a nurturing environment for our children as well as our staff. We work together as a TEAM to provide developmentally appropriate, stimulating, play based learning environment!Part Time hours:12:00 pm - 5:30 pm Monday through FridayAs a member of our teaching staff, you will:Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learnPartner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their childrenSupport your centers success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagementCultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partnersImplement curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each childRequired Skills and Experience:CPR and First Aid CertificationActive Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential (or willing to obtain)Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoorsMust be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with childrenAll center staff applicants must meet state specific guidelines for the roleknowledge of development for 6 weeks to 12-years old.provide a safe, clean, play based, family friendly environmentability to track a child's growth and needs by ASQ/assessments provided by Little Scholars to extend their learning knowledge.build relationships with families and help children develop social-emotional skills with peers & teachers.Willing/able to get down on the floor with children and play with them on their level. Comfortable giving and receiving hugs.Qualificationsone year of related experienceassociates degree in ECE or related fieldLead teacher qualified based off of DCFS standardscommunication skillsunderstanding of ages & stages/milestonesability to multitaskability to be flexibleability to be a TEAM playerability to keep all training up to date yearlywilling to float in and out of classroomsDaVinci Academy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. recblid la8hgtnie5s9dpcxgz9e18xh8gbb7y