SolBe Learning [sohl-be] is an early learning center that reimagines traditional notions of nursery school, childcare, and preschool. SolBe opened in January 2019 with the aim of creating the highest quality early learning experiences. So our dynamic program continually adapts and improves as we nurture healthy, engaged lives. SolBe is a fit for educators who seek challenge, explore possibilities, love learning, thrive in a team environment, and want to be part of building something special for children, parents, and fellow educators alike.
Position: Brilliant, Fun and Reggio-Inspire Toddler Teacher (1 older toddler and 1 younger toddler lead teacher role available)
Start Date: Immediate
Location: 631VFW Pkwy, Chestnut Hill
Compensation: Competitive wages and benefits, plus locally sourced organic lunch everyday; hourly wages dependent on experience, EEC certifications and related education
About SolBe:
SolBe holds these pursuits to be self-evident: Continual improvement. Cross-disciplinary, research-based best practices. Honest and non-judgmental communication. A holistic approach. A willing mind.
A community of vibrant, engaged families. Children's, parents, and educators best interests at heart.
Purpose: Creating space for life, work, and play.
Vision: Vibrant families with clear sight to a healthy life.
Values: Inventive + Inclusive + Adaptable + Accountable
Educator Mission
Provide responsive and respectful care to cultivate the overall flourishing of our children, parents, and fellow educators. Embody a love of learning, healthy emotional regulation, personal responsibility, and positive relationship to self and others. Immerse children in purposeful play, inspired curriculum, and meaningful learning interactions that nurture their innate curiosity and create a foundation for life-long well being.
Be Part of a Growing Team
At SolBe, we are just crazy enough to believe that an inventive team of people passionate about early education can create the conditions for greater human flourishing to emerge in ourselves, our families, our communities, and our world. SolBe's community has grown rapidly in its first three years. Even with the challenges of COVID-19, SolBe is proud to say that we fully compensated our entire team through the state shutdown and successfully reopened with new investments to maintain high health and safety standards. SolBe's community continues to grow even stronger and larger than it was before the pandemic began. But despite any successes we've experienced, the road has been difficult and many challenges lie ahead. We believe that our journey to accomplish what is possible in early education will require each of us to give our best, and for "our best" to become a little better each day.
We believe such a journey will be both hard and worth it. As a growing organization with big dreams, SolBe is similarly inspired to provide you with opportunities to grow in the direction of your dreams. Be the educator who is building something special.
SolBe Cultural Competencies
Down-to-earth: Humble, curious, understanding, practical, self-aware, able to calmly manage unexpected circumstances with poise
Growth-minded: Push boundaries, work hard, meet challenges with an open mind and willing to adapt behavior and responsibilities accordingly, receptive to feedback and new ideas, drive for continual improvement
Brilliant: Energetic, creative, passionate, solves problems, focuses on solutions, stays positive, finds new opportunities to create value for children, parents, and educators
Fun: Lighthearted, playful, sense of humor, optimistic, a pleasure to work with
Overview of Responsibilities
Educators are responsible for the care and safety of children, all the learning and developmental activities, special programs, weekly and daily lesson planning, implementation and co-development of SolBe education practice, and collaborate in the continual improvement of the organization as a whole. Educators also maintain records, cleanliness, sanitation, disinfection, and orderliness of the classroom; communicate developmental milestones or challenges with parents and team; and document students' progress of learning through notes, pictures, as well as work children produce.
Qualifications
Require minimum of EEC Teacher certification; prefer Lead Teacher Certification -
Prefer Bachelors or Masters degree in Early Learning or related fields.
- Meet requirements for ongoing education, including 20 hours of training annually as required by DEEC, maintain up-to-date CPR andFirst Aid Training, and other professional development as SolBe requires - Full-time position
- Employment is dependent upon successfully passing a background check
- Require English proficiency; prefer Spanish and English proficiency
- Ability to lift 35+pounds
- Experience with young children required; two or more years of experience working with children in a Group Childcare environment
website: www.solbelearning.com
instagram: @solbe.learning
blog: www.solbelearning.com/blog
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
Experience:
- Childcare: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person