Dear Sir or Madam,
Thank you for your interest in employment with Bundle of Joy Child Development Centers, Inc.
Our Vision: Bundle of Joy believes in promoting the growth of the whole child-emotionally, socially, intellectually, and physically. Our Mission: Bundle of Joy offers many programs that are designed to serve the needs of the entire family. Our caring staff play a major role in guiding children's development by providing them with experiences that nurture their social, cognitive and physical abilities. We want the children to feel secure and independent, to move from one activity to another as easily and confidently as possible. We follow this same schedule day after day. Our Curriculum: Our early childhood education curriculum, HighReach Learning includes Phonics, Math, Science, Art, History, Geography, Culture, Spanish, Computers, Music and Movement, Rhythm instruments, and ample outdoor time on our many, age-appropriate playgrounds. HighReach Learning’s ultimate goal is for children to become eager learners who are prepared not only for kindergarten, but for long-term school success. With HighReach Learning, a fun, exciting, and rich learning environment awaits every Bundle of Joy child. Come join the fun and let the learning begin! Our Staff: Our caring teachers at Bundle of Joy play a defining role in guiding children’s development by providing them with experiences that nurture their social, cognitive and physical abilities. Our teachers are certified, qualified professionals who enjoy working with young children. Our classrooms are well-equipped and provide a rich and varied environment for learning. Not only do we teach academic, socialization, and problem-solving skills, but we develop self-confidence and self-esteem.
To be sure that your application receives full consideration, you must fill in all fields completely and accurately. If you have not been interviewed or hired within 30 days of the date of your submission, and you wish to continue to be considered for employment, please contact the school where you submitted your application to indicate future availability.
BUNDLE OF JOY APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT Date of Application: ______Desired Position: ______Location:______
Full Legal Name Phone (h) Last First Middle
Address Phone (c) ______Number and Street
______Email Address ______City State Zip
Education
Check highest grade completed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Completed If you did not complete high school, do you have a high school equivalency diploma? Yes No Date Received ______Check number of years of post high school education1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Name of Institution Degree/ Major or Specialty Minor Dates Diploma Attended
Are your currently enrolled in any educational institution? Yes No If yes, what classes are you currently enrolled in? ______
Certifications or licenses not listed above: ______
If you expect to complete an educational program in the near future, please indicate what type of degree or program and expected completion date:
Position Desired
Are you currently employed? Yes No May we contact your present employer? Yes No Are you seeking employment elsewhere? Yes No Have you previously been employed with or applied to Bundle of Joy? Yes No If yes, when? ______Position for which you are applying: ______Rate of Pay Desired: ______Date available to begin work: ______What types of employment will you consider: Full-time Part-time
Hours available for work: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
What age group do you prefer to work with? ______Least preferred age group: ______Are you willing to obtain a CDL Driver’s License (at our expense) if necessary in order to drive children on a small bus? Yes No Do you have current: First Aid Training Yes No CPR Training Yes No MAT Training Yes No OSHA Training Yes No Lifeguard Certifications Yes No If hired, do you require child care services from Bundle of Joy? Yes No If yes, please list the children’s ages: Child care benefits apply only to the scheduled hours a teacher works. Employees are responsible for the full time tuition rate if their child(ren) attend on a day the teacher does not work. Back up rates do not apply to Bundle of Joy teachers.
Are you either a U.S. citizen or legally eligible for employment in the United States: Yes No Have you been convicted of any crimes in the past ten years, excluding misdemeanors and summary offenses, which have not been annulled, expunged or sealed by a court? Yes No If yes, please describe in full: ______Please disclose any moving violations that occurred five years? Yes No ______
Referral Source: Advertisement Friend Relative Walk-in Employment Agency Other: ______ Internet Web site Current Employee
Personal Viewpoint: Please describe your desire to work with children in a preschool setting. ______
How do you approach discipline in the classroom? ______
Please list three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses. ______
Have you ever been issued a verbal or written warning, been the target of an investigation or had disciplinary action taken against you? Yes No If yes, please explain: ______Have you ever been terminated from a job? Yes No if yes, please explain: ______
Do you object to doing any of the following?
Diaper changing Yes No Vacuuming Yes No Sweeping Yes No Cleaning up after children Yes No Cleaning Bathrooms Yes No Dusting Yes No Signing a contract Yes No Creating Lesson Plans Yes No Standing for long periods of time Yes No
Do you have any medical or physical problems that would hinder you from working with children? Yes No If yes, please explain:
How would you rate your patience level with children? Below Average Average Above Average Smoking is prohibited on Bundle of Joy property and in Bundle of Joy vehicles. Is this a problem for you? Yes No
Former Employers beginning with most recent:
Employer:______Supervisor: ______Salary:____
Phone: ______Title:_____ Employment dates ____ to__
Duties & Responsibilities: _
Reason for leaving:
Eligible for rehire? Yes No Did you provide the required notice? Yes No If no, please explain: ______
Employer:______Supervisor: ______Salary:____
Phone: ______Title:_____ Employment dates ____ to__
Duties & Responsibilities: _
Reason for leaving:
Eligible for rehire? Yes No Did you provide the required notice? Yes No If no, please explain: ______
Employer:______Supervisor: ______Salary:____
Phone: ______Title:_____ Employment dates ____ to__
Duties & Responsibilities: _
Reason for leaving:
Eligible for rehire? Yes No Did you provide the required notice? Yes No If no, please explain: ______Character & Employment References (Past Supervisors or Co-Workers not listed above)
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The State of Virginia requires a Criminal History check and a Central Registry search on all Child Care Employees. There is a $22.00 fee involved which is explained during the interview. This fee is the responsibility of the employee and will be deducted from the first pay check. Updated background checks will be the responsibility of the employer.
Please read the following and initial that you understand and agree to abide by the policy:
Teachers are strongly encouraged to attend teacher meetings and staff development trainings. Bundle of Joy does not tolerate physical or verbal abuse of children! (spanking, jerking, pulling, shouting, etc.) ______Staff are required to obtain 16 hours of continuing education each year (subject to change as DSS regulations are updated). This job requires you to be on your feet a good period of the time. Unnecessary prolonged sitting is not permitted.
Part time employees: Are you willing to work full time during:
Christmas Vacation Spring Vacation Summer Months
I understand that this application will be kept active for 30 days from the date submitted.
I understand that as a condition of the application process Bundle of Joy will perform the required criminal history and child protective services checks, and by signing this application I acknowledge my understanding of this and my consent to such checks with the appropriate authorities.
CPR and First Aid are encouraged for employment at any Bundle of Joy School. All new employees are asked to attend the f CPR/First Aid training class offered by Bundle of Joy after first day of employment. There are no fees due by the employee for this training. All CPR & First Aid certifications are the property of Bundle of Joy.
Bundle of Joy to considers all applicants for employment based on their qualifications in light of job vacancies. Bundle of Joy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and veteran or disability status.
I, ______hereby authorize Bundle of Joy Child Development Center to question my present and former employers regarding job performance and work habits. In doing so, I realize that any information received during this process will be held in the strictest of confidence.
I further authorize Bundle of Joy Child Development Center to question any additional references I have provided.
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