Step 1: Apply 

• All applicants can begin their journey by completing the job application. 

• Our team will carefully assess your qualifications and credentials based on your application. 

• Email latoya.greene@wordtab.net once you submit an application to notify them that you have applied. 

• If selected move on to step 2.

Step 2: Philosophy of the Early Childhood Educational Experience 

• The Impact Academy believes each team member brings unique perspectives, skills, and methodology. We believe the collective is enhanced by the individual and that each team member should add to the synergy of the team. Your Philosophy of the Early Childhood Educational Experience is important. It is the lens through which you experience your time at the school and it gives others an understanding of how and why you function.   

• You will be asked to submit a Philosophy of the Early Childhood Educational Experience that is no less than one page and no more than three pages. Please submit it as a PDF in Times New Roman (12 point) or Arial (11 point) font, double space formatting. You are not limited to the points beneath each philosophy aspect but your response should give a clear understanding of your philosophy in each area.  Please submit it to latoya.greene@wordtab.net  within 2-3 days of receiving the email request.

Step 3: Schedule an Interview 

• Should our team determine that your background, experience, and philosophy meets our hiring needs, we will contact you to schedule an interview. We will also contact you if we believe you would be a better fit for a team at a different preschool. 

Step 4: A background check will be conducted.

• You can review the criteria and process for background checks on our website

Step 5: Onboarding Process begins.

1. • • Submit all required Onboarding Paperwork  

     • Complete and submit the "Onboarding Packet"  

     • Attend Orientation, Training

     • Create and begin to complete the individualized "Next Step Development Plan".  This will be catered to each employee to ensure they will continue to increase in skills and education

Aspect 1: Philosophy of Learning and Teaching

• Driving force/factors in learning and teaching (What drives a person to learn and/or teach?)

• Methods of learning and teaching

• Expectations of learning and teaching

Aspect 2: Philosophy of Teams

• How and why teams exist.

• How individuals should function in a team

• How you fit into teams.

Aspect 3: Philosophy of Family Engagement, Participation, and Development

• Do you believe family engagement, participation, and development is important, why?

• What role do families play in the Early Childhood Educational Experience?

• How do you believe you and/or the school can invest in family development?

Aspect 4: Philosophy of Professional Development

• How would you classify and explain professional development?

• What role does education play in professional development?

• How and why should professional development be utilized?

Please contact The Impact Academy's Programming and Operations Director at  sharonda.bulluck@wordtab.net with any questions.