*Kids Garden is Growing!*
*Not only creativity, but our Team and new Programs too.
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*Contact: *Please email resume and letter of intent to mountpleasant@kidsplaygarden.
com
*Job Title:* Art Lab and Studio Lead Teacher
*Hours per week:* 10am-6pm; FULL TIME/PART TIME Monday - Friday; position available immediately
*Compensation:* $13 - $17/hr, based on experience
*Reports to:* MTP Director - Hayley Keiser & Owner-Maren Moore
*Primary Objective of Job:* We are looking for our next all-in team member whose primary responsibilities are to supervise children while leading daily art classes and growing our new Art Lab & Studio Programs.
Afternoon teacher will collaborate with an energetic team of teachers, maintain children enrollment and promote all offerings in the afternoon for our After School Program.
Afternoon Art Lab & Studio Teacher will manage an energetic environment with a variety of ages of children and will implement daily creative hands-on activities following Art Lab & Studio curriculum and classes, manage the art and center inventory and ensure daily classes have consistent student enrollment as well as engagement from drop-in children.
Secondary duties include and are not limited to: leading and training teachers, use of Kids Garden software, high level of customer service and communication with families and team members, ability to multitask and come up with creative ideas to enhance the learning environment and contribute to the daily activities.
*Company Values:*
* *Our eco-friendly, Creative Arts Learning Center is built on community, offering your family peace of mind in all that we do.
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* *To create sustainable growth through collaboration, to create a community experience.
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* *Our environment serves as the third teacher; a magical, whimsical place where experiments are encouraged and exploration is *_*the constant*_*.
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* *We use art as a medium for connection and expression, and believe that real learning happens through experience.
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* *We’ve got you with flexible childcare through all seasons of your family’s growth; you can count on us for both spontaneity and stability.
That’s why we’re here!*
*Job Requirements:*
-Highschool diploma
-At least 6 months previous experience in childcare center
-Can pass a background check and clear central registry with DSS
-Access to own transportation
*Skills:*
-Enjoys working with children
-Has an understanding and love of art and creativity in education
-Has tons of energy and an infectious happy demeanor
-Confidence in guiding and leading children's classes and activities using Kids Garden curriculum and sharing new ideas to implement
-Ability to follow daily programs that support intellectual, emotional, and physical development
-Must be able to take initiative, be a problem solver and solution innovator
-Must be able to adapt to change quickly and shift gears from one task to another when staffing needs change and capacity of children in the center change
-Must have excellent people and communication skills and be a true advocate for Kids Garden
-Must have excellent classroom management skills, attention to needs of children and ability to adjust lessons/activities based on ages and skill level of children
-Has a sense of awareness and safety is top priority
*Required Abilities:*
-Ability to multitask and jump in wherever help may be needed
-Ability to be on time, self-motivate and work at a steady pace with a positive attitude
-Ability to follow directions, multitask and manage Kids Garden schedule efficiently
-Ability to keep calm and stay focused in stressful situations and busy times
-Ability to lift, bend, squat, and carry 50 lbs +
-Ability to take instruction from Director and teacher team members
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team
-Ability to communicate with team members and families effectively and kindly
-Ability to keep busy and productive in slow times
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.
00 - $17.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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