Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in exploring job opportunities at Little People Big Dreams.
Please click on the plus sign below for more information regarding our employment opportunities. If you are interested in applying for any of the available positions, please submit a cover letter and resume to our program director, Nakia Waters, via email.
Required Qualifications:
Early Childhood Teacher Certificate from Delaware First
12 months of experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare lesson plans.
- Plan and implement varied enrichment activities that foster development in language, mathematics, science, creative arts, emotional and social skills, physical health, and the individual approach to learning.
- Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Take responsibility for care and hygiene of children.
- Communicate directly and compassionately with parents.
- Be willing to engage with current and prospective parents and families with regard to programs, curriculum, safety, and qualifications.
- Be responsive to needs of parents and families.
- Maintain classroom records.
- Provide care and support to children at all times.
- Direct and participate with Assistant Teachers, Classroom Helpers, and Interns to maintain cleanliness and order throughout program.
- Review and possess knowledge of each individual child’s classroom files particularly with regard to their medical and developmental histories.
- Complete First Aid/CPR training periodically.
- Understand responsibilities as a mandated reporter.
- Comply with all governmental regulations regarding the care of children.
- Maintain accurate reporting/keep the Director, Management staff, and Owners informed of all necessary information regarding the care and safety of children.
- Complete timely and accurate documentation according to OCCL requirements.
- Assist and accept responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other teachers/staff are not available.
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings, center events, and parent meetings as requested.
- Fulfill annual training requirements.
- Maintain confidentiality of children and families personal information and center files/information at all times.
Required Qualifications:
- An associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field and four years combination of training/experience in early childhood field
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in curriculum development and instruction, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction, as well as state and national standards.
- Experience with curriculum development and implementation, as well as assessment and evaluation.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to work effectively with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with technology and other resources to enhance instruction.
- Strong understanding of the use of data and research to inform curriculum development and instruction.
Responsibilities:
- Developing and implementing curriculum plans and programs that align with state standards.
- Collaborating with teachers and administrators to design and revise the curriculum.
- Keeping abreast of new developments and trends in curriculum and instruction and incorporating them into the curriculum.
- Assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of the curriculum and making necessary changes.
- Providing professional development and training to teachers on curriculum and instruction.
- Overseeing the selection and adoption of instructional materials and resources.
- Coordinating the scheduling and delivery of instruction.
- Supporting the use of technology and other resources to enhance instruction.
Required Qualifications:
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher Certificate from Delaware First
6 months of experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing lesson plans.
- Assist in planning, preparation, and implementation of daily activities (indoor/outdoor) as they relate to the curriculum.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities.
- Instruct children with a compassionate and nurturing method (as directed by Director or Lead Teacher).
- Greet children individually and with warmth and friendliness.
- Help to maintain an environment of warmth, safety, and compassion.
- Be responsible for the health, well-being, and safety of children.
- Review each individual child’s classroom files with regard to their medical and developmental histories as needed
- Interact with parents
- Assist and accept responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other teachers/staff are not available
- Attend and participate in all staff meetings, center events ( during center hours), and parent meetings as requested
- Maintain confidentiality of children and families personal information and center files/information at all times.
- Teachers and assistant teachers work together to support the academic and social development of the children.
- Light toileting assistance as needed.
Required Qualifications:
Early Childhood Intern Certificate from Delaware First
Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Additional training may be needed.
Experience working with children preschool age or younger in a group setting.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Interact with children and encourage their involvement in activities.
- Instruct children with a compassionate and nurturing method (as directed by Director or Lead Teacher).
- Greet children individually and with warmth and friendliness.
- Help to maintain an environment of warmth, safety, and compassion.
- Be responsible for the health, well-being, and safety of children.
- Review each individual child’s classroom files with regard to their medical and developmental histories as needed
- Interact with parents
- Maintain confidentiality of children and family’s personal information and center files/information at all times.
- The Early Childhood intern works with the lead and assistant teachers to provide a warm and loving atmosphere for children ages 2 to 5 years.
- Teachers and interns work together to support the academic and social development of the children.
- Light toileting assistance as needed.
Little People Big Dreams, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.
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