Teacher Career Fair

LA PETITE ACADEMY CAREER FAIR DATE:  SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 2008TIME:  10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. 2 LOCATIONS: LA PETITE ACADEMY1937 W. JEFFERSON STREET, DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, AZ 85009 ANDLA PETITE ACADEMY3100 S. GILBERT ROAD, CHANDLER, AZ 85286 *MANAGERS WILL BE ON-SITE TO INTERVIEW**On-the-job training provided**Academy tours**Refreshments will be served* FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT:  SABINA VELASQUEZ, ACADEMY DIRECTOR IN PHOENIX PHONE: (602) 542-1937 / EMAIL: LPAAZPJ@LPACORP.COM ORDREA REICHWEIN, ACADEMY DIRECTOR IN CHANDLERPHONE: (480) 963-0075 / EMAIL: LPAAZC@LPACORP.COM  COME GROW WITH US!Are you passionate about children?Are you looking for an environment where you can teach & learn? If you answered, yes, then consider a CAREER with us at La Petite Academy!  Our organization prides itself on investing in our employees so we can continue to provide quality education and development to every child at La Petite Academy. ATTENTION: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TEACHERS As a La Petite Academy Teacher, you will enjoy benefits such as, tuition reimbursement and employee-only events that offer guidance on career advancement in our company.  Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned teacher, we invite you to consider a new experience as a La Petite Academy teacher!  Some of the inspiring job responsibilities at the educational level include:· Teach, educate and develop children· Assist Academy Director in staff development and training· Provide an environment conducive to learning, creativity and positive associate/child/parent interaction  Future associates must meet the following requirements for consideration:·   High school diploma or equivalent· 6 months of experience in a licensed child care facility· Program oriented, strong communication skills, great enthusiasm for young children What La Petite Academy can offer you: · Competitive pay, a child care discount for children ages 2 years and up · Full benefits package including medical, dental, life and vision insurance· 401(k) retirement plan· Tuition reimbursement, flexible schedule, management 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 Don't forget to visit our website at lapetite.com FOR MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT:  SABINA VELASQUEZ, ACADEMY DIRECTOR IN PHOENIX PHONE: (602) 542-1937 / EMAIL: LPAAZPJ@LPACORP.COM ORDREA REICHWEIN, ACADEMY DIRECTOR IN CHANDLERPHONE: (480) 963-0075 / EMAIL: LPAAZC@LPACORP.COM La Petite Academy is an Equal Opportunity Empoyer  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.