Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $31,000 - $35,000 per year
Spark Academy is revolutionizing the approach to early education with our mixed-income model and cutting-edge learning programs for ages six weeks through Pre-Kindergarten.
At Spark Academy, we believe that every child deserves access to high-quality education. Our dedicated staff are not just educators;
they're lifelong learners committed to growing alongside our school and its mission. Join us in shaping the future of education, one child at a time.
REQUIRED / PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
- A minimum of 2 years in Early Childhood Education. (Preferred)
- Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. (Preferred)
- North Carolina Early Childhood Certification (EDU 119) (Preferred)
- Physical ability (able to exert up to 30 pounds of force) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job. (Required)
- Ability to fulfill all North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (NCDCDEE) requirements to work in a licensed child care program. (Required)
POSITION DETAILS
- Reports To : Director and Assistant DIrector
- Position : Full-time 12-months Monday - Friday
SALARY
- Annual Salary - $31K - $35K
- Based on education and experience
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Implement STREAMin3 Curriculum along with activities that support the whole child.
- Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all children.
- Be positive, approachable, and professional in interactions with parents / guardians, staff, students, and community members.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all student information.
- Communicate effectively with families about their child’s development.
- Respect families’ beliefs and values.
- Willingness to attend professional development opportunities.
- Be open and flexible to all other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director and / or Assistant Director.
- Collaborate and work well with teachers, staff, and board members.
- Communicate with the Director ensuring all parties; students, caregivers / guardians, teachers have support where needed.
ALL SPARK ACADEMY TEACHERS :
- Work collaboratively to create an environment that inspires young children to be curious and enhance their love of learning
- Implement routines and activities that engage children and positively impact their overall development
- Honor the individual skills, needs, and interests of each child to allow for successful growth through hands-on and play-based learning
- Model positive emotional skills that help children be confident while navigating through everyday social-emotional occurrences and experiences
- Gracefully demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, seamlessly blending warmth and nurturing care even during bustling activity
- Believe all children have the potential to learn and thrive regardless of economic status
- Believe they are part of a team willing to help each other when needs arise
BENEFITS
- 80 / 20 Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Benefits
- Employer Paid Health Benefits ( Dental, LTD, Term Life )
- Additional Health Benefits offered at employees’ expense
- Competitive Employer Matched 401K Program
- Employee PTO accrual
- Discounted Childcare
30+ days ago