Position: Childcare Teacher - serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children (6 weeks–6 years)
Location: Peoria, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time (up to 40 hours a week)
Why Choose AppleTree Academy?
At AppleTree Academy, we prioritize the well-being of both our students and staff. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, enriching environment for children ages 6 weeks through 6 years old. Our commitment to best practices in early childhood education ensures that each child receives the nurturing foundation necessary for their academic and personal growth.
Who We’re Looking For:
Qualified candidates who are responsible, reliable, and passionate about teaching young children. An ideal candidate who possess a deep understanding of child development and is enthusiastic about fostering a positive learning environment.
Key qualifications include:
- A Genuine Passion for Working with Children: A true love for guiding and nurturing young minds is essential.
- Educational Credentials: A CDA (Child Development Associate), CCP (Certified Childcare Professional) or an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited institution is required for Lead Teachers.
- Knowledge of Child Development: A strong understanding of developmental milestones and the unique needs of young children is essential.
- Commitment to Professional Growth: A desire to continue learning and developing within the field of early childhood education.
- Collaborative Spirit: Openness to feedback, coaching, and working closely with a team of educators.
- Patience and Positivity: A calm, patient demeanor to engage with young children in a professional and compassionate manner.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and hold children, sit on the floor, and actively engage in play and other physical activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Assist with additional tasks as needed to support the center's operations.
- Maintain a professional and polished appearance as a representative of our academy.
What We Offer:
- A positive and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Competitive benefits including PTO, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance, and 401(k).
Apply Today
If you are eager to make a difference in the lives of young children and join a team that values growth and individuality, we encourage you to apply. To submit your application, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to
appletreeinc@comcast.net
or go online to appletreeacademy.com to fill out the employment application. We look forward to meeting you!
Proudly Serving Children 6 Weeks to 6 Years old
We endeavor to promote growth through safe, developmentally appropriate activities in a secure and caring environment. We provide a stimulating experience to promote each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. We also strive to foster a love of learning, an appreciation for beauty, and an abiding respect for the world around us. We place the highest value on each child’s need for respect, self-discipline, and individuality.
We recognize play as a child’s natural way of learning. Play is the child’s process of exploring, identifying, negotiating, taking risks, and creating meaning. Play must be a fundamental component of early childhood care and education. We use a child’s discovered interests observed through play to develop age-appropriate classroom curricula. A child’s eventual transition to kindergarten and later schooling is best served through child-centered, play-based learning combined with a degree of age-appropriate, organized, didactic, structured learning.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Association for Early Learning Leaders.