Early Educator
Job Immediate Start: Yes
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Location: 1200 E Houston Street, Garrett, IN 46738
Work Hours: 7AM - 4PM
JAM Early Education is a Reggio Inspired day school with an emergent curriculum. We plan our curriculum according to child development and principles of development. Our classrooms foster an environment that allows children to learn through exploring the world around them. By exploring, they are given the means to construct their own knowledge and become independent thinkers. For each child we serve, from the youngest infant at 6 weeks old to our preschooler ready to transition to kindergarten, they are being planned for based on their individual interests, needs, and learning goals. We discover this insight of the child by completing observations. We focus on providing children with principle-based learning experiences that ignite their curiosity and desire to learn.
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our Early Education team. As an Early Educator, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old. Key responsibilities include implementing age-appropriate activities, fostering social and emotional development, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom. Ideal candidates will have experience in early childhood education and a passion for supporting young children's growth and development.
Our organization strives to maintain a collaborative and supportive environment not only in the classrooms, but the entire facility. When we refer to our “JAM family”, we mean it!
We provide on-site training for all of our staff. The classroom portion of training includes a 2-week training and shadowing period with the lead teacher of the classroom. It includes observing and hands-on experience. In addition to the training with the lead teacher, new teachers will meet with the Chief Education Officer to reflect in principle. The meetings with the Chief Education Officer are ongoing to support professional development. At JAM Early Education, we believe that learning is lifelong and just as our students, our teachers are all in different places in their journey. We meet everyone where they are!
$12.50 - $20.00 hourly
- 401K
- Free JAM Membership - includes free fitness and aquatics classes, access to pool, spa, and fitness center, and discounted rates on rentals and programs
- Health Insurance
- Tuition support for those seeking a CDA, Associate, or bachelor's degree in Early Education
- Warm, collaborative, professional, and inspiring work culture
- Competitive Wages
- Rewarding Career
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- No Weekends
- Create a learning environment that fosters discovery, imagination, and child development
- Build, maintain, and nurture relationships with children and families
- Observe children for their individual needs and plan developmentally appropriate educational opportunities
- Plan and implement activities that meet the intellectual, emotional, and social needs of students in alignment with principles and child development
- Listen for children's questions and provide opportunities for them to build their own knowledge
- Ensure that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe
- Document children's learning through Indiana Early Learning Standards Foundation assessments and maintain portfolios
- Work in accordance with Indiana State licensing rules, Voluntarily Certification Program guidelines, and Paths to Quality guidelines
- Attend and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities
- Experience with children preferred
- High School Diploma
- Must be 18 to apply
- Reliable with ability to have attention to detail
- Curious spirit with desire for lifelong learning opportunities
- Availability to work Monday - Friday (we are open 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, hours will vary within that time frame)
Nice to Have:
- Education Experience
- Associate, Bachelors, or CDA preferred but not necessary
- Classroom Experience
This position requires a commitment to the JAM Center’s mission and its core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, as well as a commitment to building developmental relationships with all members, participants, and staff.
Customer Service Statement:
Our number one goal is to provide outstanding customer service. Every JAM Center employee is expected to be: an active listener, knowledgeable, friendly, professional, helpful, ethical, and willing to go the extra mile to exceed the customer’s expectations. We demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect, integrity, and responsibility as role models in the JAM Center and the community at large.