Career Information
Below you will find a list of positions:
We rotate Classrooms every August by using a looping schedule.
$8.00-$15 Per Hour
Orange Learning Center
Ages of Children: Under the age of 1 by September 15th
(as young as 6 weeks)
Red Learning Center
Ages of Children: Must be 1 years old by September 15th
For children ages 1 & 2 Years Old
Yellow Learning Center
Ages of Children: Must be 2 by September 15th
For children ages 2 & 3 Years old
Violet Learning Center
- Opening Fall 2019
Ages of Children: Must be 2 by September 15th
For children ages 2 & 3 Years old
Green Learning Center
Ages of Children: Must be 3 by September 15th
For children ages 3 & 4 Years Old
Blue Learning Center
Ages of Children: Must be 3 by September 15th
For children ages 3 & 4 Years Old
Teal Learning Center
Must be 4 by September 15th
For children ages 4 & 5 Years Old
Purple Learning Center
Must be 4 by September 15th
For children ages 4 & 5 Years Old
School Age Children
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Contact us at: 515-285-5322
800 Colonial Circle
Norwalk, IA 50211
crayons2pencils@yahoo.com
Funny Job Descriptions
I found this online at https://blog.storypark.com/2016/02/alternative-job-description-for-early-childhood/ and it gives the perfect job description of what is expected of staff that works in an early childhood classroom.
◾You must have a warm, smiling face that makes every child feel special and loved.
◾You must be able to laugh at jokes that you don’t understand, or you don’t find funny. Child humour can be a confusing minefield to navigate.
◾You will preferably have a little bit of quirkiness. If a child requests that you be the captain of a pirate ship, you will be the best pirate captain you can be.
◾You must feel comfortable telling everybody in the same room as you, that you are going to use the bathroom.
◾The ability to sing in tune is not necessary, however the ability to sing out of tune in front of a crowd is essential.
◾Some knowledge of Frozen, Minions, Spiderman, Ariel, Peppa Pig, Octonauts, Thomas the tank engine and Sofia the first would be advantageous.
◾A high level of multitasking is essential. If something would normally take 5 minutes to achieve, you must be comfortable with it taking 15 minutes or longer.
◾You must be able to distribute warm hugs as required.
◾Possessing the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people is of utmost importance.
◾Must be comfortable entering public places on the way home from work with unknown substances on your clothing.
◾You must have a high level of comfort around talking about bodily functions. You must also have a strong sense of smell to enable you to respond swiftly to said bodily functions.
◾You preferably do not have an aversion to an environment that at times resembles the aftermath of a tornado.
◾You must be able to remain focused in environments with high noise levels.
◾Pretending to eat playdough creations realistically is required, this is a skill that may develop with time and experience.
◾The ability to remember the names of 40+ children, their parents, siblings, grandparents, pets and special soft toys is a key component of this job. Again, this is something that will develop over time.
◾You must feel comfortable sitting on furniture that does not contain all of your behind.
◾A high level of comfort with being asked personal questions by children is essential. You will regularly be asked questions regarding what you are having for lunch, whether you are willing to share said lunch, whether or not you are married, and if not, why you are not married, where you are going (as you walk into the toilet), and what you did in there (the toilet).
◾You must have an understanding that the small people you have a strong relationship with during the week, may completely and utterly refuse to talk to or acknowledge you when they see you at the local store. Your feelings must not be easily hurt.
◾You must have the ability to read a ten page fairytale with at least one interruption per page.
◾Authentically showing an interest in and curiosity for bugs and creepy crawlies is essential, even if they are your biggest fear on earth.
◾You must be prepared to have a lot of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day.
◾Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special, and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like this one.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma or GED is required
Must be at least 18 years of age for Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers
Must be at least 16 years of age for part time assistants
Advanced education/experience in the Early Childhood Education field is strongly preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Annual Bloodborne Pathogen training +
First Aid (every three years) *
Child Abuse Registry Check *
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training (every five years) *
Communicable Disease Form/TB Test *
A completed Physical *
Adult/Infant/Child CPR *
Criminal Record Check *
CDA Credential (for Infant/Toddler Teachers)
Additional Group or Individual Training up to 20 hours per year as required by DHS.
* Trainings with a star by them are required trainings you need prior to starting.
I can tell you how to get these trainings if you don't have them already.
+ Trainings with a plus by them mean you have 6 months from the date you start to take them
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What is your full name : First, Middle, Last
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Do you currently have a College Degree? If yes, please describe
What position are you currently looking for
If you are a High School Student at what time can you be at work after school?
Are you currently enrolled in college? If so what days, times and what are you going to school for?
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If yes, please answer the following questions:
Where did you work?
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* We are required to do a Federal background check as well as a fingerprint background check on all employees
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Please place in order what age of children you like working with the best. Your first choice being the top selection and the bottom being your last choice.
What is your first available day to start working?
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Our full time teachers work 4 10 hour days to be able to spend a day to themselves.
Which is your first choice shift and which is your second choice shift
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Children stay in on classroom the entire school year. Are you willing to commit to a full school year. We are big on consistency at Crayons 2 Pencils
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Do you see yourself as a lead teacher or an assistant teacher and why?
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Do you have children that you are looking to have attend the center too? If so, what are their ages
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Thank you for sending in your application. Your application goes directly to Jill Larsen owner of Crayons 2 Pencils. She will reach out to you in the next 24 - 48 hours. If you have any questions you can always reach her at 515-285-5322 or email at crayons2pencils@Yahoo.com
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Perks of working at
Crayons 2 Pencils Early Learning Center
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We work 4 10 Hour Days – You get 1 day off to yourself
We work 4 10 Hour Days – You get 1 day off to yourself •No more sack lunch or fast food- We provide breakfast, Lunch and Snacks for all teachers free of charge
No more sack lunch or fast food- We provide breakfast, Lunch and Snacks for all teachers free of charge•Not sure what to wear each day? Don’t worry we made it easy- We provide the shirts for you
Not sure what to wear each day? Don’t worry we made it easy- We provide the shirts for you•Want to further your education? We help with that- After 1 year of working here, we can help you get an early childhood degree. We pay you time off to study, you only pay 10% of your tuition and you get a raise when you are done!
Want to further your education? We help with that- After 1 year of working here, we can help you get an early childhood degree. We pay you time off to study, you only pay 10% of your tuition and you get a raise when you are done! •When the weather is nice, your job lets you be outside playing with the kids!
When the weather is nice, your job lets you be outside playing with the kids! •Some teachers even get to go on field trips
Some teachers even get to go on field trips•You get to be a part of a team
You get to be a part of a team •We have a social committee that plans fun activities and events during the year for staff
We have a social committee that plans fun activities and events during the year for staff