EMPLOYMENT

We operate a play-based early childhood program (mixed-age preschool) in Mid-City Baton Rouge. We seek persons who are passionate about authentic, child-led play, and can appreciate and actively support the key role it has in all domains of child development.

Come Play With Us! We are currently fully staffed but when we are hiring, we are looking for someone who meets the qualifications below.

You must be at least 18 years of age, be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and have previous experience working with infants and toddlers in a child care center for a full-time infant/toddler caregiver position and experience working with preschoolers in a child care center for a full-time position with our preschoolers. Experience is preferred for part time positions that come available. NO PHONE CALLS. We will not discuss the details of any job posting over the phone. Once we have reviewed applications, we will contact qualified applicants and extend an invitation to be part of our interview process

Infant/Toddler and/or Preschool Caregiver:

We are looking for a caring, creative, and enthusiastic caregiver to join our team who:

  • Wants to play outside every day;

  • Lets children take physical and emotional risks;

  • trusts children with the ability to make sense of the world through unstructured, freely chosen play;

  • Likes to do messy art;

  • Is comfortable on a playground filled with loose parts and items that might be considered “junk” to others;

  • Wants to be part of a team of caregivers who share space and each lead their own class.

We offer:

  • PTO and paid holidays for part-time and full-time staff;

  • Opportunity for professional development via classes/seminars paid for by the Co-op;

  • Opportunity to work in a progressive environment’

  • Opportunity to work with and learn from a group of award winning professionals.

Sound like something you’d love to be part of?

Fill out and submit the caregiver application even if we are not currently hiring. We will refer back to applications as positions become available. All applicants must be at least 18 years old, be able to pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check, and be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or willing to become vaccinated and be up-to-date with flu vaccines. NO PHONE CALLS. We will not discuss the details of any job posting over the phone. Once we have reviewed the applications, we will contact qualified applicants and extend an invitation to be part of our interview process.