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At Fundamentals Early Learning Centers, we hire teachers with the education, skills, abilities, and most importantly, talent (which we do not believe can be taught), to deliver a world-class experience to children in a personalized manner.

If you share this calling and possess the talent necessary to partner with parents and deliver such an experience to children, then we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Creating a culture where staff have a burning desire to deliver absolute excellent service to children, families, and each other is part of our DNA. This is partially done by offering a pathway for advancement within the early childhood industry, both with salary and education.

Our pay scale is built upon a combination of education, years of experience, professional membership in ECE organizations and considers on-the-job performance as measured by Environment Rating Scale’s Assessments. Simply put, the more education & experience you have plus the higher you perform in the classroom – the higher wage you earn!

If you don’t already have professional education specific to the field of early childhood education, we will pay for you to earn it! We will facilitate scholarships on your behalf and cover the cost not covered for you to climb the ladder and earn your professional designation/degree in Early Childhood Education!

Other Benefits Include:

  • Paid Holidays
  • Vacation Pay
  • In-Service Training held during normal work hours

NOW HIRING

Full-Time and Part-Time Teachers

Our center is looking for full-time and/or part-time teachers who have experience with kids between the ages of newborn to 5 years old. Our center uses Frog Street curriculum which we follow daily.

Teachers will supervise and monitor the safety of children. As well as help lead, guide, and direct children through emotional, cognitive, and intellectual development.

  • Must have experience
  • Must love children

We are located in Central, Louisiana.

We are open Monday – Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm and closed on the weekends.

We OFFER PAID HOLIDAYS, PAID VACATIONS, AND HEALTH INSURANCE…

Would also love retired teachers looking for extra hours during the week to love on our babies.

We are hiring for Substitutes! On a call when needed basis to help out with vacations, holidays, and summer camp.

Interested in being a substitute? Call us at 225-246-2651, or contact us through our online form. To apply for a full or part time position, please click the “apply now” buttons or download an application and bring it into the Center.

If you would like to download our application file, fill it out and bring it in to our center location in Central, click the button below.

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Did you know our founder, Wyatt Graves, started his journey in childcare exactly 25 years ago today? 🎈✨

While Fundamentals opened its doors right here in Central back in 2013, the heart, experience, and passion behind our school have been growing for a quarter of a century through Wyatt and Janae.

For the entire month of October, we will celebrating 25 years of serving families! If you drop by the center this month, make sure to check out our special anniversary photo backdrop and balloon arch β€” we want to see your little ones celebrating with us! Snap a picture, tag Fundamentals, and help us celebrate 25 years of community and care. πŸ“Έβ€οΈ

πŸ’¬ Drop a comment below and let us know: How long have you been part of the Fundamentals family?

* Wyatt has been in child care since before digital cameras! This picture is one of his first group of kids at his first facility, Planet Preschool. If you look closely, you can see him in the back ground!
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Did you know our founder, Wyatt Graves, started his journey in childcare exactly 25 years ago today? 🎈✨

While Fundamentals opened its doors right here in Central back in 2013, the heart, experience, and passion behind our school have been growing for a quarter of a century through Wyatt and Janae.

For the entire month of October, we will celebrating 25 years of serving families! If you drop by the center this month, make sure to check out our special anniversary photo backdrop and balloon arch β€” we want to see your little ones celebrating with us! Snap a picture, tag Fundamentals, and help us celebrate 25 years of community and care. πŸ“Έβ€οΈ

πŸ’¬ Drop a comment below and let us know: How long have you been part of the Fundamentals family? 

* Wyatt has been in child care since before digital cameras! This picture is one of his first group of kids at his first facility, Planet Preschool. If you look closely, you can see him in the back ground!

πŸŽ‰βœ¨ 6.58… AND WE’RE STILL CELEBRATING! βœ¨πŸŽ‰

There are some moments as an educator that make you stop and say, β€œWOW. Look at what you’re doing.” And this is one of them. πŸ₯ΉπŸ’š

Gabby & Shelby earned a 6.58 on their CLASS observation! πŸ‘πŸ‘

That number represents so much more than a score. It represents the little moments that happen all day long β€” the conversations, the encouragement, the curiosity, the laughter, the questions, the patience, and the intentional ways they help their children learn and grow. 🌱🧠❀️

It represents teachers who aren’t just in the classroom… but are truly present WITH their children.

And at Fundamentals, that’s something worth celebrating! 🌈

Gabby & Shelby β€” we see your hard work, we see your dedication, and we see the impact you’re making.

⭐️ 6.58 is a BIG deal.
πŸ’š YOU are a BIG deal.
πŸŽ‰ And we are incredibly proud of you!

Keep shining, ladies! πŸŒŸπŸ‘
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πŸŽ‰βœ¨ 6.58… AND WE’RE STILL CELEBRATING! βœ¨πŸŽ‰

There are some moments as an educator that make you stop and say, β€œWOW. Look at what you’re doing.” And this is one of them. πŸ₯ΉπŸ’š

Gabby & Shelby earned a 6.58 on their CLASS observation! πŸ‘πŸ‘

That number represents so much more than a score. It represents the little moments that happen all day long β€” the conversations, the encouragement, the curiosity, the laughter, the questions, the patience, and the intentional ways they help their children learn and grow. 🌱🧠❀️

It represents teachers who aren’t just in the classroom… but are truly present WITH their children.

And at Fundamentals, that’s something worth celebrating! 🌈

Gabby & Shelby β€” we see your hard work, we see your dedication, and we see the impact you’re making.

⭐️ 6.58 is a BIG deal.
πŸ’š YOU are a BIG deal.
πŸŽ‰ And we are incredibly proud of you!

Keep shining, ladies! πŸŒŸπŸ‘

πŸŽ‰πŸŒˆ WHAT DOES A 6.03 CLASS SCORE MEAN?πŸŒˆπŸŽ‰

We are SO excited to celebrate Davionne & Makayla and their incredible 6.03 CLASS Observation Score! πŸ’™πŸ’›

But what exactly is a CLASS observation? πŸ‘€

CLASS stands for Classroom Assessment Scoring System. It is a tool used to look at the quality of teacher-child interactions in the classroom. Rather than simply looking at what is happening in the classroom, CLASS focuses on how teachers interact with and support children throughout the day. 🧠❀️

Observers look at things such as:
✨ How teachers build positive relationships with children
✨ How they support children’s emotional needs
✨ How they engage children in learning
✨ How they encourage children to think, communicate, and problem-solve
✨ How intentionally teachers create meaningful learning experiences

And that 6.03?! πŸ€©πŸ‘

CLASS scores are measured on a 1–7 scale, so a 6.03 represents a very strong level of teacher-child interaction and intentional teaching. It reflects the thought, preparation, consistency, and genuine care that Davionne & Makayla bring into their classroom every day. 🌟

A great CLASS score isn’t just a number β€” it’s evidence of the meaningful connections and learning experiences happening between teachers and children every day. πŸ₯ΉπŸ’•

We are incredibly proud of you, Davionne & Makayla! Your hard work matters, your interactions matter, and the impact you make on our children matters. πŸ’™πŸ’›

WAY TO GO, LADIES! πŸŽ‰ 6.03! ⭐️
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πŸŽ‰πŸŒˆ WHAT DOES A 6.03 CLASS SCORE MEAN?πŸŒˆπŸŽ‰

We are SO excited to celebrate Davionne & Makayla and their incredible 6.03 CLASS Observation Score! πŸ’™πŸ’›

But what exactly is a CLASS observation? πŸ‘€

CLASS stands for Classroom Assessment Scoring System. It is a tool used to look at the quality of teacher-child interactions in the classroom. Rather than simply looking at what is happening in the classroom, CLASS focuses on how teachers interact with and support children throughout the day. 🧠❀️

Observers look at things such as:
✨ How teachers build positive relationships with children
✨ How they support children’s emotional needs
✨ How they engage children in learning
✨ How they encourage children to think, communicate, and problem-solve
✨ How intentionally teachers create meaningful learning experiences

And that 6.03?! πŸ€©πŸ‘

CLASS scores are measured on a 1–7 scale, so a 6.03 represents a very strong level of teacher-child interaction and intentional teaching. It reflects the thought, preparation, consistency, and genuine care that Davionne & Makayla bring into their classroom every day. 🌟

A great CLASS score isn’t just a number β€” it’s evidence of the meaningful connections and learning experiences happening between teachers and children every day. πŸ₯ΉπŸ’•

We are incredibly proud of you, Davionne & Makayla! Your hard work matters, your interactions matter, and the impact you make on our children matters. πŸ’™πŸ’›

WAY TO GO, LADIES! πŸŽ‰ 6.03! ⭐️

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Congrats!! 🩷🩷

So thankful for these ladies!

Congratulations πŸŽˆπŸŽŠπŸŽ‰πŸΎ

Congratulations ladiesπŸ’—

Congratulations πŸŽ‰β€οΈ

ALL STARS!!⭐️

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πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO HANNAH & LORI! πŸŒŸπŸŽ‰

Today we are celebrating an incredible 6.42 CLASS Observation Score! πŸ‘πŸ’™

But what does that number actually mean? πŸ€”

CLASS observations look at the quality of teacher-child interactions in the classroom β€” things like how teachers support children emotionally, engage them in learning, encourage thinking, ask meaningful questions, and create a positive learning environment. 🧠❀️

A 6.42 reflects an exceptionally strong level of classroom interaction and intentional teaching. It shows the dedication, preparation, and genuine love Hannah & Lori bring into their classroom every single day. πŸ₯ΉπŸ‘

We are SO proud of these two! They continue to show what it looks like to create meaningful learning experiences and build strong relationships with our children. πŸ’™πŸŒˆ

Way to go, Hannah & Lori! 6.42!! πŸŽ‰β­οΈ You earned it!
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πŸŽ‰πŸŒŸ A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO HANNAH & LORI! πŸŒŸπŸŽ‰

Today we are celebrating an incredible 6.42 CLASS Observation Score! πŸ‘πŸ’™

But what does that number actually mean? πŸ€”

CLASS observations look at the quality of teacher-child interactions in the classroom β€” things like how teachers support children emotionally, engage them in learning, encourage thinking, ask meaningful questions, and create a positive learning environment. 🧠❀️

A 6.42 reflects an exceptionally strong level of classroom interaction and intentional teaching. It shows the dedication, preparation, and genuine love Hannah & Lori bring into their classroom every single day. πŸ₯ΉπŸ‘

We are SO proud of these two! They continue to show what it looks like to create meaningful learning experiences and build strong relationships with our children. πŸ’™πŸŒˆ

Way to go, Hannah & Lori! 6.42!! πŸŽ‰β­οΈ You earned it!

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so deserving!! πŸ’—

Congrats!!! 🩷🩷

Thankful for you two! Congratulations!

Not surprised at all!

I just want everyone to know that my classroom is right across from the Pink Room, so I get to witness firsthand the love, dedication, and commitment these two angels put into caring for and protecting these little ones every single day. 🩷 It truly shows how much they love what they do and how deeply they care for each and every child. πŸ₯ΉπŸ’•

That’s my Hannah!!! ❀️❀️

Well deserved!

CongratulationsπŸŽ‰πŸŽŠ

THE BEST!

Congrats ladies! We all know you work your behinds off everyday for our babies and it shows!

Of course they did!!! Yall are such a blessing to those babies!

πŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒπŸ’ƒ congratulations ladies!!! Yall rocked it ❀️

Congratulations ladies!!! ♥️♥️♥️

Screaming for yall congratulations!!!! That’s awesome🫢🏼

😍😍

Congratulations

Congratulations ladiesπŸ’—

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