Blue River Early Learning Academy in Crete is looking for an energetic, nurturing person who desires to contribute to an excellent environment of education through play, while helping to shape the future of our infants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect developmentally appropriate practice, parental and cultural influences, promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of enrolled children, and support the programs school readiness goals.
2. Assist the teacher to collect and enter child assessment data.
3. Support an atmosphere that promotes and provides opportunities for parent engagement and community partnerships.
4. Model sensitivity, build and foster relationships.
5. Communicate effectively and professionally.
6. Ensure the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy and productive work environment.
7. Maintain professional competence through professional growth and development opportunities.
8. Maintain accurate records and documentation in a timely manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Proof of high school diploma or GED
2. Must possess or be willing to obtain a Child Development Associate certification or certification/degree as described in the current BVCA Children Services condition of employment.

BENEFITS

• This is a full time position at 36 hrs/week; M-F
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident/Cancer/Hospital Confinement Indemnity Plans, Employee Assistance Program, 403 (b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off.