Join The Exploring Minds Academy Team in Erie!

Our highly qualified team at Exploring Minds Academy is extremely important to us and part of our family, we provide first-rate training to make sure all our staff meets our, and our parent's expectations, and has further opportunities for development!

If you are looking to work at a preschool that puts its team first, then this is the place for you.

About Exploring Minds Academy

At Exploring Minds Academy, we are a close-knit team that goes above and beyond to create a family feel in our school.

Our facilities provide state-of-the-art security throughout, giving our parents complete peace of mind as to the safety of their precious children.

Our team is highly qualified in all aspects of child care. We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development which maintains their motivation, commitment, and enjoyment. This could be through long-term qualification routes, short courses, or in-house training.

About Exploring Minds Academy

At Exploring Minds Academy, we are a close-knit team that goes above and beyond to create a family feel in our school.

Our facilities provide state-of-the-art security throughout, giving our parents complete peace of mind as to the safety of their precious children.

Our team is highly qualified in all aspects of child care. We continually invest in our team and provide opportunities to further their knowledge and development which maintains their motivation, commitment, and enjoyment. This could be through long-term qualification routes, short courses, or in-house training.

Positions Currently Available

Cook/Kitchen Supervisor

The cook oversees all kitchen operations, maintains safe, clean and sanitary facilities, and ensures safe food preparation, storage and disposal in accordance with accepted food handling practices, food safety regulations and child care food guidelines.

Responsibilities:

- Maintains established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation and storage as set by the local and state health departments; maintains an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen.

- Prepares meals and snacks in such a way that a minimum of nutrients are lost from foods, that ensure foods taste good and look appealing, and that there are ample amounts of foods for children to have as many servings as they need.

- Delivers food to the classrooms ready to be served as suitable for the children's age and development.

- Assures the proper care and maintenance of all food service equipment; identifies equipment needs for food preparation and service and assists in purchasing as needed.

- Participates in all emergency drills and environmental safety activities.

- Must be able to comply with background check, including fingerprints, as required by the agency and/or Colorado Licensing Agency.

- Ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community.

- Maintains confidentiality at all times

- Proper clothing, shoes and hair restraints according to Health Department Standards are to be worn daily.

- Communicates and works effectively with other staff members.

- Accommodate for allergies, special dietary and nutritional requirements

Physical Requirements:

- Physical ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time.

- Position requires fine motor repetitive motion throughout the day.

- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

- Physical agility to bend, stoop, walk, reach overhead, push/pull, squat, twist, and turn.

- Must successfully complete a health screening and provide proof of the absence of TB no later than 7 days following the date of hire. Must also maintain the ability to pass a physical exam every two years.

Assistant Teacher

Looking for a flexible schedule where you can make a positive impact? Do you have a passion for working with children and the joy they bring? Join our dedicated team of educators and become part of our family!

Exploring Minds Academy is currently seeking a dependable and caring individual to join our team as an Assistant Teacher. No prior experience or formal education is required – we provide comprehensive training and support.

Responsibilities:

- Continuously assist the lead teacher in assessing individual children’s needs and help implement plans to meet those needs.

- Support children's social and emotional needs

- Create a safe and healthy learning environment.

- Try to spread your attention out to ALL the children. Avoid focusing on only one child or a few children for long periods of time. This helps ensure proper child to teacher ratios.

- Responsible in knowing and following the State of Colorado’s Rules Regulating Child Care Centers (Less than 24 Hour Care). As updates to the state rules and regulations are made staff will be responsible for remaining up to date to any changes and following said changes.

- Any other duties specified by the management of Exploring Minds Academy.

This job is ideal for someone who is:

- Proactive and engaging with children, especially during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety and supervision.

- Skilled in conflict resolution, involving both parties in resolving disputes without resorting to punishment or shame.

- Positive and enthusiastic, fostering a joyful atmosphere through expressions and communication.

- A dedicated educator, engaging children in meaningful activities while focusing on learning and growth.

- Attentive to preventing and addressing potential issues, providing positive alternatives and seeking learning opportunities from colleagues.

License/Certification:

- CPR Certification (Preferred)

- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Lead Teacher

Exploring Minds Academy has an opening in our quality program. We are seeking a Lead Teacher to join our team! We are a premier provider of early care and education for children from birth - to 5 years. We are year-round with our focus on growing young minds and preparing them for Kindergarten by using a researched-based curriculum and developmentally appropriate activities designed to meet the needs of each child.

Our ratios are better than licensing requirements which allows our teachers more one on one time with each child. Our teaching team model and our small 4 classroom environment create a positive team approach that inspires learning in the teachers and their students, promotes respect for each other and the world we live in, and empowers each person to nurture and be nurtured.

Responsibilities:

- Work closely as a teaching team to individualize the curriculum to meet the children's needs

- Support children's social and emotional needs

- Support children in a routine that ensures adequate learning, physical activity, rest, and playtime.

- Complete developmental assessments and screenings

- Establish and maintain positive relationships with students, parents and the team

- Create a safe and healthy learning environment.

- Be an active learner that plays well with their peers helping to create a community where everyone feels safe, nurtured and inspired

This Job Is:

- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more

- A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

License/Certification:

- CPR Certification (Preferred)

- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Preschool Teacher

If you're a passionate, caring, team-player who loves working with children and is looking for their next role, this could be the perfect fit for you! We're on the lookout for a Lead Infant Teacher 🔍

Working with children, you can never predict what will happen next... but there are a few things we can promise you!

➡️ A commitment to a quality care and learning environment

➡️ Competitive Pay and Benefits

➡️ Health Insurance

➡️ 401K with employer contribution

➡️ Small center/family-like environment

➡️ Holiday Pay and personal days as well as paid vacation pay

➡️ Professional Development Days and Education Benefits

Our ideal candidate will have:

⭐ A Level 2 in PDIS (Professional Development Information System)

⭐ A CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate) or a willingness to work towards it

⭐ Minimum of one year working in the field

⭐ Proud to embody our company values: passion, respect, integrity, empowerment, and developmentally appropriate practices!

Job Types: Part-time, Full-time

Toddler Teacher

We're currently recruiting for Toddler Teachers and are looking for enthusiastic, passionate, and team-oriented individuals to join us at Exploring Minds Academy!

Our ideal candidate will have:

⭐ A Level 2 in PDIS (Professional Development Information System)

⭐ A CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate) or a willingness to work towards it

⭐ Minimum of one year working in the field

⭐ Proud to embody our company values: passion, respect, integrity, empowerment, and developmentally appropriate practices!

Here at Exploring Minds Academy, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional child care, and we could not do this without our wonderful team 💖

➡️ A commitment to a quality care and learning environment

➡️ Competitive Pay and Benefits

➡️ Health Insurance

➡️ 401K with employer contribution

➡️ Small center/family-like environment

➡️ Holiday Pay and personal days as well as paid vacation pay

➡️ Professional Development Days and Education Benefits

Floater

We're looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Floaters to join the Exploring Minds Academy team! 👩‍🍳 Exploring Minds Academy offers a competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, and a warm, welcoming team! 😊

Here at Exploring Minds Academy, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional child care, and we could not do this without our wonderful team 💖

This is why we like to recognize and reward our team with a number of incentives, including:

➡️ Competitive Pay and Benefits

➡️ Professional Development Days and Education Benefits

➡️ Holiday Pay and personal days as well as paid vacation pay

➡️ A commitment to a quality care and learning environment

➡️ An FBI/CBI as well as Child Abuse and Neglect Background check will be required for employment.

So, if you tick the following boxes, we want to hear from you!

✅ A desire to further your knowledge and understanding of early childhood education

✅ Commitment to delivering high quality child care

✅ High standards of work paired with a positive work ethic

✅ Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative

✅ Proud to embody our company values: passion, respect, integrity, empowerment, and developmentally appropriate practices!

Our Mission

We honor learning

We build relationships

We promote play

Our Vision, and Values

Here at Exploring Minds Academy our Company Values are at the heart of everything we do.

Working as a part of The Exploring Minds Academy Team, we expect all our amazing staff to understand and encompass our vision and values, putting our children at the forefront of everything we do.

Family

Means everything and we are all here to support each other.

Communication

This is vital to delivering a quality service and the effectiveness of our team.

Contribution

To our team, our families, and the local community.

Responsibility

To take ownership, lead when needed, and be a positive role model for every child in our care.

Customer Service

Always providing the best quality service to everyone including our team.

We also have a set of core values that we try to instill in children and teachers alike:

Passion for what we do

Respect for ourselves, others, and our environment

Integrity in all we do

Discovering the wonders of our world

Empowering those in our lives

Passion
for what we do

Respect
for ourselves, others, and our environment

Integrity
in all we do

Discovering
the wonders of our world

Empowering
those in our lives

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Benefits Of Working At
Exploring Minds Academy

Competitive Pay
and Benefits

Health

Insurance

401K

Family like
environment

Paid holiday, sick
and personal days

Professional Development Days
and Education Benefits

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