Employment

We are currently looking for passionate, hardworking individuals to come work with us here at Grow at Eden! The available positions are currently open in both Parsons and Iola locations.

Assistant Teacher/Para - Toddler & Pre-K
Cook/Nutritionist

Please read below for some of the qualifications we recommend having for the teaching positions. If interested please fill out the application box at the bottom of this page to set up an interview and download and complete our paper application to bring to your interview.

For our cook position, previous experience is preferred. You would be required to cook breakfast, lunch, and snack daily for 60+ children, understand and follow food prep/kitchen safety, and have a passion for creating healthy meals! Understanding for nutrition would also be beneficial!

Employee Application

IOLA PROGRAM DIRECTOR

We are searching for a reliable, energetic, positive, and flexible leader to direct our excellent early childcare center. The Program Director's responsibilities include payroll and workforce management, recruiting, hiring, and retaining staff, time management and communicating with staff and parents as required.

To be successful as a Montessori guide, you should be a lifelong learner who inspires a love for learning in your students. Outstanding candidates are able to accept failure, learn from their mistakes, and embrace creativity and independence.

DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Child Care Program Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for developing curriculum in accordance with the center's values and philosophical approach and reviews teacher lesson plans.
Assists with talent acquisition, conducting interviews and reviewing the qualifications of all new staff before hiring the most qualified applicants for teaching or assistant teaching staff positions.
Assists in recruiting and training of newly acquired staff.
Manages the work schedules of teaching staff.
Supervises and leads teaching staff as they adhere to company standards.
Provides feedback for teaching staff on their performance in the classroom and sets short and long term goals.
Organizes special events, community outreach and holidays.
Meets with teachers and parents to keep parents up to date on their child’s progress and development.
Brainstorms with teaching staff to find ways to address any behavioral or learning problems.
Ensures that the facility and staff adheres to all state and local regulations.
Keeps daily attendance of students, documents behavioral concerns, logs meals, and provides operations manager, parents and/or the state (as required) with regular feedback.
Keeps accurate health and safety records and files on employees, children, and activities.
Assists with tours and enrollment process, acticipating vacancies and ensuring facilty is at 100% capacity at all times.
Orders and purchases teaching materials including toys, videos, books, educational aids, cleaning supplies, food, and first aid supplies.
Responsible for financial management, payroll, budgets, payments and billing.
Supports menu planning and ensures proper food handling and CACFP record keeping.

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching, education, or a related discipline is preferred.
Additional courses or training in education would be advantageous.
CPR Certification - Pediatrics
Passionate about alternative education.
An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.

DIRECTOR REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

(1) At least 18 years of age;

(2) high school diploma or equivalent; and

(3) one of the following:

(A) Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree in early childhood, child development, or a related academic discipline from a regionally accredited college or university and three months of experience in early childhood education providing direct care and supervision to children;

(B) bachelor’s degree in a non-related academic discipline from a regionally accredited college or university and any of the following options:

(i) Six months of experience in early childhood education providing direct care and supervision to children;

(ii) twelve semester hours of academic study or equivalent training in early childhood, child development, or a related academic discipline;

(iii) child development associate credential; or

(iv) technical certificate or diploma in early childhood;

(C) associate degree in early childhood, child development, or a related academic discipline from a regionally accredited college or university and six months of experience in early childhood education providing direct care and supervision to children;

(D) twelve semester hours of academic study or equivalent training in early childhood, child development, or a related academic discipline from a regionally accredited college or university and any of the following options:

(i) Six months of experience in early childhood education providing direct care and supervision to children;

(ii) child development associate credential; or

(iii) technical certificate or diploma in early childhood;

(E) child development associate credential and one year of experience in early childhood education providing direct care and supervision to children; or

(F) six years of experience in early childhood education providing direct care and supervision to children or four years of experience in a licenced childcare facility.

TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

We are searching for a reliable, trustworthy, and innovative teacher to join our excellent school. The Montessori teacher’s responsibilities include creating lesson plans and curriculum focused on developing social, physical, intellectual, and emotional skills, assessing children’s individual needs, and communicating with parents as required. You should be able to create a nurturing, stimulating classroom where every child feels included.

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Observing, guiding, supervising, and assessing children while they learn in the classroom environment.
Developing lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curriculum, and methods that cater to the needs of the individual child.
Creating and maintaining a safe, clean, stimulating classroom where all children feel safe and valued.
Establishing rapport and building relationships with students based on trust.
Setting an excellent example for students and instilling good values in them like honesty, accountability, understanding, tolerance, respect, love, and kindness.
Monitoring and assessing student progress.
Ensuring classroom supplies and equipment are available and in working condition.
Updating records on the school database and handling various other administrative tasks.
Assisting with the training of all new teachers.

TEACHER REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood teaching, education, or a related discipline is preferred.
Additional courses or training in education would be advantageous.
CPR Certification - Pediatrics
Passionate about alternative education.
An ability to teach groups of children of varying ages, needs, and abilities.
Patience and excellent observational, communication, and diagnostic skills.
The ability to multitask, keep calm under pressure, and treat everyone with love and respect.
Excellent planning and organizational skills.
A lifelong learner who can be a good role model for children.

EMPLOYMENT

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