Summary

We are seeking a part-time experienced cook to prepare and create beautiful, healthy meals for about 60 students in our early education program. Candidate should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and creative. This position will be working independently alongside the Early Education department under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager and empowered to make the kitchen a clean, positive environment. JAM Early Education is open 6 AM to 5:30 PM, hours may fluctuate within that timeframe but main shift would be 8:30-1:30 Monday thru Friday.

Join our amazing team of passionate individuals who are doing incredible things for children!

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a resume.

Check out why our teachers love working at the JAM Early Education: https://youtu.be/5yH6tMs7-9Y

Duties

• Assist in planning meals that ensure the nutritional needs of the children are being met
• Prep and cook snacks and meals for about 60 students; infancy through preschool
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply with ServSafe and Indiana State Health Standards

Requirements

• Food sanitation training is preferred but not required we will train
• Putting the developmental needs of children at the highest priority - training provided
• Must be 21 years old or older
• Additional hours are available if desired in classrooms

Nice To Haves

Positive, organized, independent worker, detail focused, and rule follower

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Free JAM Membership - The membership includes free fitness and aquatics classes, access to the pool and spa, access to the fitness center, and discounted rates on rentals and programs.
• Tuition support for those seeking a CDA, Associates, or Bachelors Degree in Early Education
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Warm, collaborative, professional, and inspiring work culture
• No Weekends
• Rewarding Career

About Us

Vision

JAMEE is an early education program that strives to be:

A place of wonder and joy.

A place that honors children, their thoughts, and ideas by providing a nurturing environment that stimulates learning, entices curiosity, and encourages expression through the hundred languages. The individual child is given space and the needed support to become independent thinkers of their own pace.

A place that partners with families and community by providing opportunities to learn and work together as well as sharing the children's experiences with one another.

A place that recognizes educators as thinkers, researchers, and leaders forging the way to provide the best education and care for young learners.

Philosophy

Our school is guided by the principles of child development and the philosophy of Reggio Emilia. One principle we uphold is that children learn through the construction of their own knowledge which supports all domains of development. Another guiding principle of the Reggio Emilia philosophy we abide by is that children have "rights." At JAM Early Education we put special focus on the "right to nature" and the "right to create." We are continually improving our practices through the study and application of this philosophy.

JAM Early Education believes children have the right to a safe, nurturing, and choice-filled environment. We believe children succeed and learn best when allowed independence, exploration of interests, and expression of their individuality. We promote respect, kindness, beauty, love, order, and a positive environment. We value the religious, economic, cultural, and education diversity of children and families, and we will work with you to incorporate these aspects into the student's day.

JAM Early Education provides hands-on activities and real-life experiences. Through these opportunities children find meaning in the work they do thus increasing their depth of learning. We introduce children to ideas starting with the simplest form of an idea (ex. putting on their shoes) and moving into more complexity (ex. tying their own shoes). We believe each child has the capacity for growth and development and is guided to develop in all areas: emotional, social, creative, physical, spiritual, and intellectual. We offer opportunities that are right for their current developmental needs. We strive to nurture the lifelong enthusiasm for learning within each child.