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  • Are you ready to be part of a team that loves kids and seeks ways to create engaging, memorable, and impactful experiences in a safe learning environment? Then keep reading…
  • Our goal is to engage in developmentally appropriate practices that are effective and bring the best outcomes for children.

  • Join our passionate and energetic team that is dedicated to providing a fun, exciting, and safe environment for all kids!

    Here at Cherished Legacy Academy, we’re family.  We motivate and inspire each other to reach our best potential while having fun and caring for kids.

    Are you interested in leadership roles and just need a clear path to get there?  We’ve got you covered!

    We’re excited about the positive impact high-quality early childcare has on little ones and we hope you are too!

     

  • Our Core Character Values

    Feel free to explore our core skills
    • Love

      Would you care for the children as much as you would care for yourself, giving them all they need to develop?

    • Gratitude

      Teach them to pause to notice and appreciate the things that are often take for granted, like having a place to live, food, friends, family, even toys?

    • Optimism

      Teach them to remain hopeful and confident about the future or successful outcome of something. Will you always remain postive?

    • Grace

      Constantly being good, kind and forgiving, even when people do not deserve it.

    • Honor

      Teach them to treat people as special, doing more than what is expected and having a good attitude at all times.

    • Courage

      Teach them to make good choices in the face of fear and obstacles. It is another term for bravery: help them remember bravery doesn’t mean fearless.

    We Offer

    • Better Pay
    • Bonuses
    • 401k
    • Great Benefits
    • Leadership & Growth Opportunities
    • Employee Referral Program

    Here are our open positions!

    We are actively seeking a qualified preschool director who will oversee the daily operations and administration of the
    preschool. The candidate will be experienced in the field of early childhood development and lead management of the
    school. The preschool director’s responsibilities include recruitment/management of staff, property maintenance,
    marketing and communication, financial management, and communication with role players.
    To be successful as a preschool director, you should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well
    as love for children. You should uphold the vision of the preschool with pride and ensure that the preschool meets the
    relevant standard set by the state. Ultimately, a top-notch Preschool Director will determine the needs of the preschool,
    protect the health and safety of children, work closely with families and report to the executive team.
    Preschool and Childcare Director Responsibilities:
    Oversee the daily operations of the preschool.
    Manage enrollment.
    Support staff with behavioral concerns with appropriate discipline procedures.
    Manage and evaluate all staff in collaboration with the Executive Directors.
    Evaluate, refine, and create policies which conform to the state requirements.
    Take proactive measures to ensure that the property is safe and well-maintained.
    Manage financial transactions and prepare budgets.
    Ensure student records are up to date and filed appropriately.
    Facilitate discussions with families about student progress.
    Maintain the school website and social media.
    Schedule training of CPR and First Aid for all members of staff as needed.
    Ensure all staff is up to date on all professional development hours as dictated by the state.
    Plan and calendar special school activities, fundraising events, staff/family social events, and graduation events and
    holiday programs.
    Maintain school calendar, newsletters, bulletin boards, and various communications.
    Conduct and log natural disaster and fire drills as dictated by state guidelines.
    Annually review evacuation plan.
    Manage the reporting of child accidents and injuries to child care licensing and keep written records on file.
    Oversee the planning and preparation of meal menus for the children.
    Preschool Director Requirements:
    Be at least 21 years old.
    Associate Degree or higher in early childhood development or related field.
    Minimum of 3 years of experience in this role.
    Minimum of 5 years of classroom experience.
    Strong leadership and administrative skills.
    Love for children and passion for teaching.
    No criminal record or child-related offenses.
    Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in Google Suite applications, Microsoft Word, Excel,
    Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    Salary Range $23 - $28 an hour

    We are actively seeking a qualified assistant preschool director/teacher who will support the daily
    operations and administration of the preschool and educational programs. The candidate will be
    experienced in the field of early childhood development and lead management of the school. The
    preschool director’s responsibilities include training/management of staff, property maintenance,
    ensuring the highest quality of care to the children in our center, enrolling new children, offering
    support to the director wherever needed, providing classroom coverage as needed and being a
    positive leader to the staff while maintaining communication with families and executive team.
    To be successful as an assistant preschool director, you should possess excellent interpersonal
    and communication skills as well as love for children. You should uphold the vision of the preschool
    with pride and ensure that the preschool meets the relevant standard set by the state. Ultimately, a
    top-notch assistant Preschool Director will determine the needs of the preschool, protect the health
    and safety of children, work closely with families and report to the executive team.
    Assistant Director/Teacher Responsibilities:
    Oversee the daily operation of the preschool.
    Manage staff in collaboration with the Site Director and Executive Directors.
    Assist with evaluation and training of staff.
    Assist in developing curriculum which conforms to the state requirements.
    Ensure that the property is well-maintained and safe for children and staff.
    Maintain records and files required by state licensing
    Provide classroom coverage as needed.
    Engaging in other duties assigned by the Site or Executive Directors.
    Assistant Director Requirements:
    Be at least 21 years old.
    Associate Degree or higher in early childhood development or related field.
    Minimum of 2 years of preschool leadership experience.
    Minimum of 3 years of classroom experience.
    Strong leadership and administrative skills.
    Love for children and passion for teaching.
    No criminal record or child-related offenses.
    Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in Google Suite applications,
    Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    Salary Range $23 - $25 an hour

    Our company is looking to hire an office manager to be responsible for the general operation of our
    office. Duties will involve greeting families, answering incoming phone calls, purchasing office
    supplies and taking proper inventory, and maintaining files and records required by state licensing.
    To be a successful hire, you will need to have prior experience in office administration. You will also
    need to be proficient in Google applications and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and
    Excel.
    Office Manager Responsibilities:
    - Oversee general office operation.
    - Greet visitors, answer a high volume of incoming phone calls, and deliver world-class service to our families.
    - Coordinate appointments/schedules for tours and meetings and manage staff calendars and schedules.
    - Purchase office supplies and equipment and maintain proper stock levels.
    - Order teacher supplies and curriculum.
    - Photocopies.
    - Submit payroll and bill payments.
    - Process monthly tuition.
    - Maintain and file confidential records for staff and clients.
    - Update student rosters and waiting lists.
    - Engage in other duties assigned by the Site or Executive Directors.

    Office Manager Requirements:

    - Associate's degree or equivalent.
    - 2 years of experience in office administration
    - Office management experience.
    - No criminal record or child-related offenses.
    - Excellent computer skills, including a high degree of proficiency in Google Suite applications,
    - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    Salary Range $14.75 - $22 an hour

    We are looking to employ a qualified Infant Teacher, who has a passion for instilling values in
    young children. The Infant Teacher should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities and needs.
    To ensure success, the infant teacher should display a gentle and nurturing personality, and the patience to assist each infant or child to mature cognitively. They should be able to assist in developing the infants’ and children's social skills as they interact with each other.

    Infant Teacher Responsibilities:
    - Guiding infants through education/development programs.
    -Thinking on their feet and responding to each child’s needs efficiently.
    - Displaying a patient and calm personality coupled with a loving approach to every child.
    - Contributing positively to the behavior and social interaction of the children.
    - Working closely with the site directors to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
    - Keeping daily records of events for parent communication.
    - Reporting accidents, illness, and unusual behavior of children to the site directors and parents.
    - Ensuring close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
    - Planning and delivering lessons designed to facilitate students' social, emotional, and cognitive development.
    - Tending to students' basic needs by feeding, holding, walking, and dressing them.
    - Ensuring that the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning at all times.
    - Attending staff meetings.

    Infant Teacher Requirements:

    - High school diploma or equivalent.
    - Clear criminal record.
    - Prior experience working with young children, preferably within a similar setting.
    - CPR/First Aid Certification
    - Complete background check and health examination.
    - Physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
    - Warm, approachable disposition.
    - Excellent problem-solving skills.
    - Ability to work during evenings and on weekends, as required.
    - A passion for early childhood development.
    - Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite applications, Microsoft Word, Excel,
    - Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    Salary Range $14.75 - $16.52 an hour

    We are searching for a nurturing toddler teacher to ensure that the basic and educational needs of
    our students are met. As a toddler teacher, you will be required to prepare and deliver classroom
    activities, communicate with staff and parents, and ensure that the learning environment remains
    safe at all times. You should also be an excellent role model for our students.
    To be successful as a toddler teacher, you should be creative, energetic, and able to encourage
    self-expression. Top candidates will possess a thorough understanding of the contextual factors
    that shape early childhood development.

    Toddler Teacher Responsibilities:
    - Guiding toddlers through education/development programs.
    - Thinking on their feet and responding to each child’s needs efficiently.
    - Displaying a patient and calm personality coupled with a loving approach to every child.
    - Contributing positively to the behavior and social interaction of the children.
    - Working closely with the site directors to ensure that guidelines are adhered to.
    - Keeping daily records of events for parent communication.
    - Reporting accidents, illness, and unusual behavior of children to the site directors and parents.
    - Ensuring close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
    - Planning and delivering lessons designed to facilitate students' social, emotional, and cognitive development.
    - Encouraging self-expression through understanding, flexibility, and behavioral reinforcement.
    - Mediating conflict between students.
    - Ensuring that the classroom remains safe and conducive to learning at all times.
    - Attending staff meetings.

    Toddler Teacher Requirements:

    - High school diploma or equivalent.
    - Prior experience working with young children, preferably within a similar setting.
    - CPR/First Aid Certification
    - Complete background check and health examination.
    - Physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
    - Warm, approachable disposition.
    - Excellent problem-solving skills.
    - Ability to work during evenings and on weekends, as needed.
    - A passion for early childhood development.
    - Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite applications, Microsoft Word, Excel,
    - Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    Salary Range $14.75 - $16.52 an hour

    We are searching for an accomplished, well-rounded lead preschool teacher to join our team. Lead
    preschool teachers are responsible for designing and implementing curricula, as well as mentoring
    teaching staff. In this position, you will also be required to represent our school to stakeholders.
    To ensure success as a lead preschool teacher, you should demonstrate outstanding interpersonal
    and leadership skills. Top candidates will have a thorough understanding of the social and political
    factors that shape early childhood education and will remain up-to-date with advances in the field.

    Lead Preschool Teacher Responsibilities:
    Formulating and implementing curricula in accordance with students' developmental trajectories.
    Documenting and reporting on students' progress at regular intervals.
    Adhering to legal and educational requirements to ensure students' well-being.
    Chairing meetings with teachers and parents.
    Supervising assistant teachers/floaters to ensure that they are performing their functions correctly.
    Mentoring teachers, particularly those with limited experience.
    Conduct quarterly assessments to be reported to families to monitor kindergarten readiness.
    Participation in professional development to facilitate the school's overall advancement.
    Representing the school to relevant stakeholders.

    Lead Preschool Teacher Requirements:

    Associates degree in early childhood education or equivalent.
    Proven experience in curriculum development and implementation.
    Prior experience in teaching within this age group.
    Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
    Ability to mentor a diverse group of individuals.
    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    A passion for early childhood development.
    CPR/First Aid Certification
    Complete background check and health examination.
    Physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
    Warm, approachable disposition.
    Excellent problem-solving skills.
    Ability to work during evenings and on weekends, as needed.
    Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Google Suite applications, Microsoft Word, Excel,
    Outlook, and PowerPoint.
    Salary Range $14.75 - $16.52 an hour

    We are looking for an experienced childcare assistant to be responsible for providing assistance to
    the childcare teacher at a school. The childcare assistant will work closely with the childcare
    teacher in conducting daily duties such as preparing and serving meals, changing diapers, writing
    daily reports, recording attendance, engaging in play, assisting to put children to sleep, and
    creating a safe environment.
    To be successful as a childcare assistant, you must possess a passion for children and exercise patience with them. You should display a friendly and positive attitude and greet parents and children by their names. Ultimately, you should constantly monitor and supervise the children in your care to ensure their safety.

    Childcare Assistant Responsibilities:

    Providing support for the childcare teacher.
    Monitoring and supervising the children constantly.
    Assisting the childcare teacher in maintaining a safe and positive environment.
    Cultivating relationships with children, parents, and guardians.
    Alerting the childcare teacher to emergencies.
    Preparing and serving meals and snacks.
    Greeting parents and addressing children by their name.
    Adhering to procedures in preparing a bottle or changing a diaper.
    Assisting with playground activities.
    Assisting in putting children to sleep.
    Childcare Assistant Requirements:
    High school diploma or equivalent.
    Prior experience working with young children, preferably within a similar setting.
    CPR/First Aid Certification
    Complete background check and health examination.
    Physically fit and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
    Warm, approachable disposition.
    Excellent problem-solving skills.
    Ability to work during evenings and on weekends, as required.
    A passion for early childhood development.
    Basic computer literacy.
    Salary Range $14.75 - $16.52 an hour

    We are looking to hire a hard-working custodian to keep our property functionally and aesthetically
    intact. This person will ensure the interior and exterior of the building is tidy, clean, and
    well-maintained. The custodian will sweep, mop, vacuum floors, and dust surfaces. You will
    clean walls, ceilings, windows, and other surfaces. You will prevent and eliminate indoor pests and maintain the cleanliness of the parking lot and trash receptacle areas.
    To ensure success you need to prioritize tasks and take pride in your work. Top candidates will be
    energetic, upstanding, and dexterous.

    Custodian Responsibilities:

    Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
    Cleaning furniture and cleaning fixtures.
    Disposing of trash and emptying trash receptacles.
    Performing minor handyman repairs.
    Keeping buildings free from indoor pests.
    Maintaining cleaning equipment.
    Maintaining inventory of cleaning agents and equipment.
    Ensuring equipment and lights are switched off, and premises are locked after hours.
    Ensuring cleaning products and hazardous materials are stored in locked cabinets away from
    children.
    Collaborating with contract cleaning services (i.e. carpet cleaners) and maintaining logs.
    Custodian Requirements:
    High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
    Basic mathematical skills.
    Proficient knowledge of cleaning equipment and agents.
    Ability to work with minimal supervision.
    Proficient with handling basic maintenance repairs.
    Physically agile and dexterous.
    Available to work after hours and on weekends.
    Resilient to cleaning agents and chemicals.
    Outstanding organizational skills.
    Clear criminal record.
    Salary Range $14.75 - $17.88 an hour

    We are looking for an energetic food preparation worker to assist our kitchen workers by preparing food
    ingredients. The food preparation worker will wash, peel, slice, trim, chop, and grate fruit and vegetables,
    and measure, weigh and mix a wide variety of ingredients. The food preparation worker will cut, slice, and
    grind a variety of meats. You will ensure ingredients are stored and rotated effectively to optimize freshness
    and ensure desired stock levels at all times. You will collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure customer
    satisfaction and retention.
    To be successful in this role, you will ensure the quality and stability of products by complying with
    production guidelines, following standardized recipes, and by overseeing product quality through adequate
    storage and product rotation. Preferred candidates will be enthusiastic, dexterous, and have stamina.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    Follows the daily menu prepared in collaboration with or by the Director.
    Follows portion control standards for lunch and snacks in preparations.
    Is adaptable and implements changes in menus, if instructed to do so.
    Ensures that each meal is ready to be served when scheduled.
    Assists with ordering food and is able to calculate the amount needed.
    Maintains an orderly, clean and safe kitchen area at all times, including the proper maintenance of
    equipment.
    Ensuring ingredients are tagged, date-labeled, covered, stored, and rotated effectively.
    Overseeing food levels and restocking items on time.
    Keeping utensils and equipment clean and sanitary.
    Establishing stock levels at end of shift and capturing information on standardized stock sheets.
    Removing kitchen trash and keeping food in storage bins or in refrigeration.
    Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines are necessary

    Desired Skills and experience:

    The ability to relate positively to young children is essential
    Previous experience in quantity food preparation is preferred
    Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs,
    child safety, and potential emergency situations
    High school diploma, GED, or a suitable alternative.
    2+ years of kitchen production experience.
    Excellent understanding of food preparation fundamentals.
    Ability to follow recipes.
    Sound understanding of food allergies and foodborne illnesses.
    Basic mathematical skills.
    Proficient knife handling skills.
    Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
    Clear criminal record.
    Basic computer literacy.
    Salary Range $14.75 - $17.30 an hour

    If you’re ready to join a stellar team that feels like extended family, send your resume to

    careers@clalearn.com