Preschool Teacher

Company: Rainbow Riders Childcare Center
Location: Blacksburg
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

SummaryPay Rate: 10.00-12.00 an hourJoin our team of early childhood educators in our Nationally Accredited child care programs. Full time teachers plan and implement creative and developmentally appropriate experiences that challenge each child to reach their fullest potential.Rainbow Riders values our teachers as the most important element of a high quality program as the day-to-day interactions, communication, curriculum and environment are guided by the teachers. It is critical that teachers understand child development, respect children as unique individuals, and work with our families as partners.Rainbow Riders has been serving children and families in the New River Valley since 1986. We embrace the diversity of our families and teachers and create a welcoming community where everyone is respected and valued. Job Type: Full-timeDutiesThrough innovative practices, our professional teaching staff implement a creative, emergent curriculum that promotes play, critical thinking, self-regulation, and results in a life-long love for learning.RequirementsEmployees at Rainbow Riders must possess a positive, professional attitude and a desire to further their knowledge of best practices in working with children and families. Warm, nurturing, energetic personalities are essential, along with good verbal and written communication skills. Experience and at least an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred but not required. Opportunities for professional development are provided for all staff. If interested in applying for a position, please complete the application and drop it by or mail it to one of our sites, with attention to Human Resources.Rainbow Riders is an equal opportunity provider and employer.BenefitsCompensating our teachers fairly is a high priority at Rainbow Riders. The budget is planned carefully so that tuition increases directly impact teacher pay rates. Annually, our staff salaries and benefits make up around 72% of the overall expenses demonstrating our strong commitment to our teachers. Benefits for full-time staff include: paid leave, health and dental insurance, life insurance, IRA retirement plan with employer matching, subsidized child care, educational and training opportunities.

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