Wilcox Academy of Early Learning is currently accepting applications to join our professional teaching team. We are more than just the sum of our expanding footprint of 4-Star early learning centers, we are a “fresh approach” to early learning that provides enriched early childhood education to the children of New Orleans!
To us, it’s more than childcare, it’s a culture of care, where every child is viewed as an individual with a unique developmental profile and learns across a variety of developmental areas.
We are looking for qualified teachers and coaches to join our team who are ready to Love. Learn. Lead.
Come work where your work is celebrated and supported in a positive, professional environment.
Wilcox Academy of Early Learning Centers Mission:
Our mission is to promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children. We are responsible to give our little people the confidence and the tools that will guide them on their life’s journey. In addition, we develop partnerships with parents and guardians to keep the parents connected to the classroom activities.
Wilcox Academy of Early Learning Centers Philosophy:
We believe that the child who is “loved” has the confidence to love others, the child who “learns” to love learning will thirst for knowledge and the child who has been loved and educated will “lead” their peers and the world.
Wilcox Academy of Early Learning Centers Work Environment:
Through teacher’s interaction and techniques and critical approaches to age appropriate programing through play, WAEL serves children age 8 weeks to 5 years old. Wilcox Academy focus is on families & relationships, environment, supervision, health and safety, curriculum, teaching, child assessment, behavior & guidance, professional development, and collaboration.
Open Positions
INFANT AND TODDLER TEACHERS (CDA OR HIGHER DEGREE PREFERRED)
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SEE POSITION BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS AND LINK TO APPLY ONLINEJob Title: Infant and Toddler Teacher
Job Type: Full-time
Starting Pay Rate: $12 - $13.46 Per Hour, $16.25+ Per Hour with CDA or higher degree
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities for this position will include, but not be limited to the following:
General
Responsible for the care, supervision and management of a class of Infants and Toddlers (8 wks-36 months age) in accord with the goals and curriculum plan of WAEL.
Conduct focused observations of children
Develop action plans
Carry out activities on a daily basis and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities
Ensure the safety and well-being of the children
Maintain regular communication with parents
Contribute to the effective operation of the overall early care and education center
Assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies and partnerships
Works collaboratively with other staff members of WAEL.
Promote WAEL mission in all work and provide an environment where Wilcox’s Academy of Early Learning philosophy can foster.
Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs.
Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of WAEL by being customer service oriented and professional.
Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development.
Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times.
Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, and hand washing).
Create and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for every child.
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times.
Sanitize classroom equipment by following timeline and checklist.
Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children.
Must be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.
Reports to the Leadership Team: Coaches, Assistant Director, Director, and Executive Director/Owner.
Qualifications and Experience
Job Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Abilities
Must have a warm, positive, professional, and supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families.
Must be reliable and able to arrive at work on time
Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
Must be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children including regular walking, kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs and program implementations.
Must be a team player.
Willing to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) program upon hire and complete within six months of employment; or
Currently enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) program and at least 6 months experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for infants and toddlers; or
A Child Development Associate credential (CDA) and at least 6 months experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for infants and toddlers; or
An Associate degree in child development or early childhood education and at least 6 months of experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for infants and toddlers; or
A college degree in an appropriate human service or education field (e.g. psychology, special education, music, social work, etc.) including some courses in child development, and at least 6 months experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for infants and toddlers; or
A college degree in child development or early education and at least 6 months experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for infants and toddlers.
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APPLY FOR INFANT & TODDLER TEACHER POSITION FOR ANY WILCOX ACADEMY LOCATION
Job Title: Preschool Teacher
Job Type: Full Time
Starting Pay Rate: $12 - $13.46 per hour, $16.25+ per hour with CDA or higher degree
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities for this position will include, but not be limited to the following:
Responsible for the care, supervision and management of a class preschoolers (3yrs to 5 yrs) in accord with the goals and curriculum plan of WAEL.
Conduct focused observations of children
Develop action plans
Carry out activities on a daily basis and evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities
Ensure the safety and well-being of the children
Maintain regular communication with parents
Contribute to the effective operation of the overall early care and education center.
Responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies and partnership
Works collaboratively with other staff members of WAEL.
Promote WAEL mission in all work and provide an environment where Wilcox's Academy of Early Learning philosophy can foster.
Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs.
Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times.
Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of WAEL by being customer service oriented and professional.
Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development.
Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times.
Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, and hand washing).
Create and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for every child.
Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times.
Sanitize classroom equipment by following timeline and checklist.
Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children.
Must be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.
Reports to the Leadership Team: Coaches, Assistant Director, Director, and Executive Director/Owner.
Qualifications and Experience:
Job Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Abilities
Must have a warm, positive, professional, and supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families.
Must be reliable
Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.
Must be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children
Must be a team player
Willing to enroll in a Child Development Associate (CDA) program upon hire and complete within six months of employment; or
Currently enrolled in a Child Development Associate (CDA) program and at least 6 months experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for infants and toddlers; or
A Child Development Associate credential (CDA) and at least 6 months experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for preschoolers; or
An Associate degree in child development or early childhood education and at least 6 months of experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for preschoolers or
A college degree in an appropriate human service or education field (e.g. psychology, special education, music, social work, etc.) including some courses in child development, and at least 6 months experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for preschoolers; or
A college degree in child development or early education and at least 6 months experience in teaching in a part day or full day program for preschoolers.
SEE BELOW FOR PROVISIONS AND COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS.
APPLY FOR PRESCHOOL POSITION FOR WILCOX ACADEMY OF EARLY LEARNING CENTER
DETAILS PERTAINING TO ALL POSITIONS:
Provisions:
40 hour work week with hours available between 7 am and 5:30 pm
Competitive compensation commensurate with education and experience
Benefits available: Benefits available: paid holidays, vacation, sick days, 401(K) and Insurance Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision (after eligible time).
COVID-19 considerations:
We believe in keeping our little people and staff safe check out our videos on our website on how we are doing our part: scheduled cleaning, detailed training and protocols, wearing mask and gloves, washing hands for 20 seconds, weekly teacher testing.
Male Teachers, Retired Teachers, and Bilingual Teachers are encouraged to apply to all positions available.