Toddle Towne

COVID-19 Updates: July 1

As we come to the end of our first month back I can honestly say it could not have gone any better and in many ways went better than we could have hoped for.  All of our parents, kids, and teachers have done a fantastic job of adapting to all of the new rules and regulations with a positive attitude and cheerfully went along as things changed week by week.  READ MORE

Careers

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If you are interested in helping children learn, we are interested in speaking with you about a fulfilling career at The Learning Center!

Current Openings

At our East Alton Center: Contact Ms. Pam – 618-258-7444

Dynamite Day Camp Teacher—We are looking for a creative, structured, dependable school kid teacher who loves the outdoors for our summer camp program.  Our curriculum is in place and all materials are available and ready to go.  Our summer camp teachers are responsible for teaching lessons from our curriculum and supervising up to three field trips a week.  Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and have a minimum of 30 semester hours with at least 6 hours in child development or elementary education or a year’s experience in a licensed center and at least 6 hours in child development or elementary education.  This position is five full days a week.

Firefly Teacher—We are looking for a warm, nurturing, dependable preschool teacher to help ease the transition of our youngest preschoolers from the two-year-old class to the “big kid” three-year-old class.  Our curriculum is in place and all materials are available and ready to go.  Our preschool teachers are responsible for teaching lessons from our curriculum and overseeing an assistant teacher.  Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester hours with at least 6 hours in child development and a year’s experience in a licensed center or 60 semester hours with at least 6 hours in child development, an Associate’s degree in child development is preferred.   This position is five full days a week.n a licensed center and at least 6 hours in child development or elementary education.  This position is five full days a week.

Afternoon Floater—We are looking for a flexible, cheerful, and dependable person who wants to work half days. The half-day floater would help with relieving staff for lunch breaks, cleaning, and assisting classroom teachers. The ability to work occasional full days would be a plus. Applicants must have a high school diploma and at least 9 semester hours, someone planning a degree in child development preferred. This position is approximately 30 hours per week.

Substitute—We are looking for a flexible, cheerful, and dependable person who wants to work the occasional day, cover vacations, maternity leaves, or short-term leave of absence of our regular staff. You would have the ability to accept or reject each assignment. No set hours are guaranteed or required all are on an as-needed basis. Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester hours with at least 6 hours in child development and a year’s experience in a licensed center or 60 semester hours with at least 6 hours in child development, an Associate’s degree in child development is preferred. The hours for this position are as needed.

At our Alton Center: Contact Ms Julie – 618-462-8852

Preschool Teacher – We are looking for a cheerful, creative, dependable preschool teacher to teach our three and four-year-olds.  Our curriculum is in place and all materials are available and ready to go.  Our preschool teachers are responsible for teaching lessons from our curriculum and overseeing an assistant teacher.  Applicants must have a minimum of 30 semester hours with at least 6 hours in child development and a year’s experience in a licensed center or 60 semester hours with at least 6 hours in child development, an Associate’s degree in child development is preferred.   This position is five full days a week.
Half-Day Floater—We are looking for a flexible, cheerful, and dependable person who wants to work half days.  The half-day floater would help with relieving staff for lunch breaks, cleaning, and assisting classroom teachers.  The ability to work occasional full days would be a plus.  Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and have a minimum of 30 semester hours with at least 6 hours in child development or elementary education or a year’s experience in a licensed center and at least 6 hours in child development or elementary education.
If interested please contact:
Julie 462-8852

A Word From Some of Our Teachers

There is always something exciting and challenging happening when you look at the world through a child’s eyes and every day is full of new experiences. During my career at The Learning Center, I really felt like I had a chance to change the world, at least a small part of it. — Ms. Peggy

The Learning Center upholds a very high standard of quality in their schools. The executive team serves as mentors to help every staff member to grow and develop their teaching skills. I am thankful I have the honor and pleasure of working at The Learning Center — Ms. Sisa

I love how The Learning Center appreciates me. Unlike any other job I have had, they notice how hard I work to be my best. They have helped me identify areas to improve and help me to better myself as an employee and teacher. — Ms. Brandi

As a first-time teacher at The Learning Center, I felt a great welcome from my co-workers and the children alike. Walking through the doors each day makes me love what I do. The Learning Center offers friendly faces and a chance to make a real difference. — Ms Misty

WE WOULD LOVE TO TALK WITH YOU!
Ms. Susan, Executive Director ?mssusan@toddletowne.com • Phone: 618-258-0333