Doodlebug Academy Hiring for Childcare Teacher Full Time

About us

Doodlebug Academy is a small business in Smithfield, UT. We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to Provide the best care possible to the children in our care!.

We will be accepting applications and holding interviews now through Wednesday February 15, 2023 until 5:15pm. Please also plan to spend at least 2 hours in a working style interview.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided

ARE YOU READY TO BLAST INTO THE NEW YEAR with an AWESOME new career that REALLY MATTERS?

Doodlebug Academy is Cache Valley’s PREMIER Childcare, Preschool, Private Kindergarten, Before & After School Care and Summer Day Camp Center! Our center was designed and constructed with children in mind! We are the newest, cleanest, and the only state of the art center available in Cache County! Come see for yourself!!!

We are looking for several new teachers take a look at the available positions below. We want teachers that encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of the children in our facility. You will teach and supervise them while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination.

Current Positions Available (APPLY ONLY IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE THE FOLLOWING DAYS AND HOURS).

· 1 Full-time Infant Teacher position – (Full-time Only, must have availability to work Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:30pm)

· 1 Part-time Infant Teacher position – (Must have availability to work Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:30pm, shift will fall with in these hours)

· 2 Full-Time 2-Year Old Teacher positions – (Full-time Only, must have availability to work Monday – Friday 7:30am-5:30pm)

· 1 Part-Time 3-Year Old Teacher position – (Must have availability to work Monday – Friday 1:30pm-6:30pm)

Job Requirements:

· Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material

· Balance teaching between logical and social exercises

· Provide basic care and caregiving activities

· Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc.) to enhance the child’s abilities

· Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track

· Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children (We use an app called BrightWheel!)

· Observe children’s interactions and promote the spirit of concord

· Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action

· Collaborate with other colleagues

· Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources

Preferred Skills

· Experience as a childcare / daycare teacher

· Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods

· Methodical and creative

· Patience, flexibility, and love for children

· Strong communication and time management skills

· Certificate in first aid and CPR

· Degree in early childhood education

Benefits/Compensation

· Free meals while on shift.

· All employees are eligible for up to a 25% discount on their childcare expense. We recommend all employees apply for a DWS childcare subsidy.

· Annual pay increases.

· Full-time employees are eligible for PTO (paid time off) and paid holidays & center closures. Mandatory waiting period applies.

· All Employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental benefits if hired during open enrollment or have a qualifying life event with our insurance broker.

Apply now to schedule your working interview! A working interview is required for consideration and will take approximately 2 hours of your time, so please plan accordingly.

As required by Utah State law all employees are required to obtain their childcare licensing clearance prior to their first day of work. You must submit a background check and your fingerprints to childcare licensing.

Please arrive about 15 minutes before your scheduled interview to fill out our paper employment application.

Doodlebug Academy’s Address:

60 W 800 S, Smithfield, UT 84335-5105, United States

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 – $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
During the Covid-19 pandemic we are operating under the guidelines from Utah’s Childcare Licensing and the Bear River Health Department. We use peroxide solutions for surface sanitization & HEPA air purifiers.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Smithfield, UT 84335: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• In order to apply you must be available to work one or more of the listed shifts in their entirety, if you cannot please do not apply. Are you able to work as required?

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location