Teacher and Management Career Fair

LA PETITE ACADEMY CAREER FAIR DATE:  SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2008TIME:  10:00 AM–1:00 PM 2 LOCATIONS AT LA PETITE ACADEMY:9994 W. GEDDES AVENUE, LITTLETON, CO 80128AND11180 EATON STREET, WESTMINSTER, CO 80020 *All Early Childhood Education professionals are encouraged to attend**Management staff will be available for on-site interviews**Coffee and refreshments will be served**Academy tours will be conducted* Are You…An Early Childhood Educator? Ready for Management? Looking For Career Growth? As a La Petite Academy employee, you will truly be able to experience the initial process that sets the basis for your students’ future successes.  Those who educate at La Petite Academy play an integral role in the first hand growth and development of your student’s knowledge and skill level. La Petite Academy is currently looking for dynamic, creative, and committed educators in the role of: Academy DirectorsAssistant DirectorsAssistants in ManagementLead TeachersTeachersAssistant Teachers Some of the motivating job responsibilities in management include, but are not limited to:§ Utilize our management philosophy to effectively implement La Petite Academy’s childcare and educational objectives§ Assume responsibility for Academy financial and enrollment growth§ Recruit, select, and retain quality associates§ Hold general accountability for overall operation of Academy Some of the inspiring job responsibilities at the educational level include, but are not limited to:§ Teach, educate, and monitor children§ Assist Academy Director in staff development and training§ Provide an environment conducive to learning, creativity, and position associate/child/parent interaction Come and see why La Petite Academy has become an EMPLOYER of CHOICE for Early Childhood Education professionals! What La Petite Academy can offer you:§ Competitive pay, 50% child care discount for children ages 2 and up§ Full benefits package including medical, dental, life and vision insurance§ 401(k) retirement plan§ Tuition reimbursement, flexible schedule, on-the-job training § Promotion from within - La Petite Academy is growing and we are searching for those who can grow with us§ Fun, friendly, supportive work environment including weekends off All applicants must meet individual state requirements and possess the following:· Group Leader Qualified (we are currently hiring under prior licensing requirements and offer a fantastic Professional Development Program!)· Program oriented; excellent communication skills; upbeat, nurturing, and friendly attitude Don’t forget to visit our website at http://www.lapetite.com/ FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:  ELISE WELLER, ACADEMY DIRECTOR AT LA PETITE ACADEMYPHONE: (303) 469-3818 / EMAIL: 7250@LPACORP.COM   One of the nation's largest privately held educational child care companies, La Petite Academy, Inc. operates over 600 schools in 36 states and the District of Columbia. We offer a range of educational and care programs for children of all ages: from infants to toddlers, two year olds to preschoolers, and kindergarteners to school-age kids who come to the Academy before and after school. We're very proud of our unparalleled preschool curriculum, and that in setting higher standards for educating young children we've invested more than $1.3 million in books and new materials and nearly 20,000 hours of teacher training. Learn more about our curriculum. Our headquarters are in Chicago, however, each of our Academies is licensed by the state where it operates. Each adheres to the highest standards of safety, security, cleanliness, teaching and loving care. We have the resources of a large company, such as our own Education Department to set programs and curricula, as well as top training and professional development for our teachers. But, we also offer a small community environment at each of our local Academies. Each Academy operates the way any good neighborhood business does. We know our community and we understand how best to serve the parents and children who live there. La Petite Academy was established in 1968, with the purchase of seven university-sponsored centers. Today we operate more than 600 centers with over 13,000 employees. We are a pioneer in center-based care and our Preschool Curriculum has set the standard for preschool education. We are also a recognized leader in before and after school programs, summer and holiday camps and corporate programs. If you share La Petite Academy's commitment to educating young people, we invite you to take a closer look at joining us. We recognize that the only way we can do great things for children is with great people. Our policies, culture, and benefits reflect this fact. We are a company that is expanding quickly, and the more we grow, the more opportunities that are created along the way. At La Petite Academy, this is more than just a job. You'll be continuing your career as a professional educator while making a positive difference in the lives of children.