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Children of America

 
Education - Teaching - Administration
Overview


At Children of America, our employees are the fuel that helps our company run. Working for us is an opportunity for you to achieve success and career goals. We are committed to making you feel important and part of a team. You will have the chance to work in a fun environment while learning and developing skills to fuel your future.

Our deep commitment to the families we serve, community involvement, and high-quality early education are some of the many reasons why so many early education professionals have chosen to join the Children of America family.

Established in 1999, Children of America has grown to be one of the nation's most respected childcare organizations providing early childhood education and development programs.

Our “exclusive curriculum” developed by Dr. Vicki Folds, one of the nation’s experts in child development, is one-of-a- kind and focuses on the development of the total child – physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually. We provide a safe, nurturing, learning-friendly environment
in which infants and children can develop to their full potential. Further, we recognize that each child is unique, with talents, abilities, interests, and needs unlike any other.

Our staff members understand and respect this individuality, and are dedicated to fostering self-esteem and self-awareness. We at Children of America strongly believe in providing stimulating curricula and enriching, individualized experiences in order to promote the academic and social development of each child.



EACH CENTER OFFERS:

  • ACCEPTING CHILDREN 6wks - 12yrs
  • TRANSPORTATION FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN
  • INTERNET SURVEILLANCE MONITORING
  • ADVANCED SECURITY SYSTEMS*
  • PART-TIME CHILDCARE AVAILABLE**
    MEALS ARE PROVIDED
    *Restrictions apply **Not available at every center
  • Benefits

    Children of America provides more than just day care, we offer early childhood educational programs that promote school readiness and a lifetime love of learning. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package that includes:

  • DISCOUNTED CHILDCARE
  • "National Training Institute" for professional development
  • Paid vacation
  • Holiday pay
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Additionally, we offer the following voluntary benefit options:
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Discount vision program
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability
  • Reduced credit union membership fees
  • 401(k) plan
  • *Benefits packages are determined by job classification and status. Not all benefits are applicable to every position. *Benefits may vary by individual Children of America location. Children of America, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Mission


    Children of America, is a place where learning comes alive and children thrive. Innovation and creativity are the hallmarks of our teaching and the foundation of our infrastructure. We know the early years are critical in helping children build a solid appreciation for education so we ignite the imagination of each child with our proprietary curriculum developed by Dr. Vicki Folds, one of the nation’s leading child development experts with 35 years of hands-on research and experience.

    "Our goal is to help all children foster their "I am" which helps foster their ‘I can’ that helps them to succeed," Teachers, work under the "I am" philosophy to promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. The approach concentrates on allowing each child to learn through their own creativity and self-reliance, while laying the foundation for reading, writing and logical thinking.

    Other unique educational activities offered at Children of America include baby sign language for infants, Spanish language lessons for preschool age children and Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS), a comprehensive assessment of young children’s knowledge of important literacy fundamentals.

    Parent Engagement
    Parent engagement is critical to the development of every child and should extend from the classroom to the kitchen table. Children of America’ works with parents as partners giving every child opportunities that can make a difference. As partners we encourage parent involvement, particularly
    as a classroom or as a field-trip volunteer. We know how much it means for parents to put their trust in us and we promise to earn that trust every day, and to honor the uniqueness of each child.

    Safeguarding Your Child
    Children of America childcare centers are designed with children in mind offering parents added assurance by utilizing state-of-the-art security systems, numerous safeguarding programs and staffing First Aid and CPR certified teachers.

    A Personal Identification Number (PIN), a code unique to each parent, which signals his or her child’s arrival or departure, tracks access into the building. Beyond the center’s borders, parents are just a click away from their children. By logging on to Children of America’s Internet access program, AlwaysCloseBy.com, they can view their child’s daily activities via streaming video on the Web.

    Accountability
    Accountability dictates that the interests of our children must always come first. Our commitment is to be the absolute best there is in creating an environment for each child that’s full of both love and learning. Know that when you enroll your child with Children of America, the journey of discovery begins, a journey that will make a profound difference in your child’s life.

    People


    We're Looking for Passionate and Creative Individuals

    The most important foundation for every child’s success is a nurturing adult who helps spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover the world and all it has to offer. And because we are growing leaps and bounds we are recruiting qualified, talented, and dedicated candidates. We hire only the best and the brightest childcare professionals. Our history and commitment to education has made us a nationally recognized childcare company and we would like to invite you to be part of our amazing team.

    Products
    INFANT PROGRAM:
    6wks to 9 mths & 9 to 16 mths (2 levels).

    TODDLER PROGRAM:
    16 mths to 2 yrs & 2 to 2 1/2 (2 levels).

    PRESCHOOL + PRE-K PROGRAMS: 

    21/2 to 3, 3 to 4, & 4 to pre-K (3 levels).

    KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM: 

    School-Age 5 to 6

    BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: 

    School-Age 5 to 12.
    
 

    SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM:
    "Camp WOW" School-Age 5 to 12.

    NEW AND UPCOMING LOCATIONS

    CHILDREN OF AMERICA IS EXPANDING AND WE ARE LOOKING
    FOR TALENTED CHILDCARE PERSONNEL.

    PLEASE LOOK THROUGH OUR JOB LISTINGS TO FIND THE APPROPRIATE
    JOB TITLE THAT MATCHES YOUR EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION.

    CURRENT EXPANSION ARE AS FOLLOWS:























    LOCATION TARGETED OPEN DATE
    Orland Park, IL March/April 2012
    Chestnut Hill, PA May 2012
    Bolingbrook, IL May/June 2012
    Manassas, VA June 2012
    St Charles, IL July 2012