About Children of America (COA)We pride ourselves on a unique blend of individuals, principles, and values that contribute to the diversity and strength of COA. As a Senior Educator, you will be responsible for designing lesson plans and implementing our educational curriculum. Collaborate with a skilled team of professionals in a nurturing environment that encourages your growth in the field and allows you to express your enthusiasm for early childhood education. Our programs cater to children aged 6 weeks to 12 years, including Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, Before and After Care, and Summer Camp.

Who Will You Collaborate With? In this position, you will engage daily with Assistant Teachers, children, parents, the management team, and fellow educators.

What Qualifications Are Required?

• Basic Health and Safety Training
  ADA Compliance
  First Aid and CPR Certification
  Infant and Toddler 45 hours
  Preschool 90 hours
  School Age 45 hours
• Adaptability in challenging circumstances
• Strong organizational capabilities
• Ability to foster strong relationships
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effective decision-making skills
• Compliance with all state requirements for the role.

What Are the Daily Responsibilities?

• Implement a gentle approach while applying our developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Manage the needs of infants and toddlers at various developmental stages.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills to create a positive learning atmosphere.
• Ensure a safe and structured educational environment.
• Demonstrate empathy towards children's feelings and parents' concerns.
• Design daily lessons that promote the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of each child.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with parents and colleagues.
• Possess excellent writing skills and utilize technology to report child progress to parents and other educators.
• Set expectations that align with the child's age and developmental stage.
• Bring creativity and passion to your work while enjoying the process.

Our Shared Mission:

• Accountability: We empower self-decision making by accepting responsibility and learning from our mistakes to serve COA's mission, vision, and values.
• Collaboration: We align solutions that understand the needs of our stakeholders to serve COA's mission, vision, and values.
• Growth Mindset: We view obstacles as opportunities for growth, accepting feedback to enhance the development of employees and the organization.
• Integrity: We go beyond honesty and loyalty by considering the impact of decisions and doing what's right for all stakeholders.
• Consistency: We ensure continuity of care to uphold COA's brand and enable stakeholders to have clear expectations of their experience.

Benefits for Our Senior Educators:

• Opportunities for Internal Career Advancement.
• 50% Discount on Employee Childcare.
• Educational Assistance/Reimbursement.
• T.E.A.C.H Scholarship Partnerships.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Recognition Programs.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage.
• 401(k), Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays.

*Salary information is an estimate; final compensation is negotiable based on position, education level, and experience.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.