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At Celebree Learning Centers, we PROTECT, EDUCATE and NURTURE children. Celebree is known for its top-of-the-line educational programs and parenting resources, and we pride ourselves on our unique blend of fun and learning in a safe and nurturing childcare environment. We teach children positive social skills and values as they learn about their world through age-appropriate play, projects and activities. Our curriculum is constructive and developmentally appropriate. Friendship, sharing, safety, cleanliness, creativity and responsibility are just some of the important values that are inspired throughout a day of play. Established in 1994, Celebree is the largest privately owned childcare operation with 15 centers throughout Maryland.

The employees of Celebree Learning Centers are part of a very important team. The jobs that we perform every day make a difference in the quality of life experienced by the children in our care as well as the peace of mind experienced by their parents in knowing their child has been placed in caring and qualified hands.

FOUR ways to apply for a job at Celebree Learning Centers:

Click on our "Locations" tab. You may call the center of your choice to inquire about current openings.
You can print and complete the on-line application and mail/fax to the center of your choice.
You can complete our web-form application.
You can e-mail us at jobs@celebree.com and attach your application and resume. Please indicate the specific location or county that interests you.

Employee Investment Cycle

Requirements:

As part of our commitment to offering our staff members opportunities to become increasingly proficient in their position as well as being able to grown within the CELEBREE Organization, we have development and implemented our Employee Investment Cycle. The chart above represents the flow of activities that are included as part of this cycle. Each component is described below:

Orientation Training

New full time staff members will attend a three day six hour orientation to CELEBREE’S policies and procedures
New part time staff members will attend a one evening three hour orientation to CELEBREE’S policies and procedures

Annual Seminar

In order to remain in the employee cycle of development, all employees will be asked to attend an annual 2 hour seminar pertaining to functions of their job.
These seminars are held once quarterly and hosted by the Director of Training and Development.

14 Day Review

All New employees will have a review 14 days following Orientation Training.
This review will allow one-on-one coaching and assessment between the Director and new employee.
The employee will have the opportunity to give feedback in the 14 day self assessment.

Classroom Observations

Classroom Observations will be completed two times per year. May/June & November/January
Allows review of licensing procedures, classroom appearance and arrangement, classroom management and interactions and written communications.
During the employee’s next scheduled I.G.P. the Director will review the progress of goals set in the classroom observations.

Individual Growth Plans

This individual coaching will take place two times per year. February/March/April and July/September/October
The I.G.P. assess an employee in three different areas of development; Talent, Brand, and Operations
During the Classroom Observations each staff member will have a review of their individual goals set during their I.G.P.

Continuing Education

Continued Education Units are necessary to maintain Senior Staff and Director requirements. Child Care Administration requires 3 C.E.U. credits annually for Senior Staff and 6 C.E.U. credits annually for Directors.
CELEBREE offers the opportunity to earn 4 C.E.U. credits at the company’s expense, and the additional opportunity to add up to 12 C.E.U. credits at their expense.

Annual Teacher’s Conference

One full day of professional development & teacher enrichment
Held in October of each year

Annual Performance Review

Summary of on-going feedback and opportunity for merit increase.
Directors Annual Reviews are completed by the Regional Directors annually in January
Staff members Annual Reviews are completed by the Center Directors annually on the staff members anniversary date

Employee Recognition

Parent Child Experience Award Thank you for your responses about the exceptional parent child experience you have had with Celebree. It is our pleasure to congratulate the Top 10 teachers who have demonstrated the Celebree values of protect, educate and nurture based on parent feedback:

Miss Becky Schemedes of Tech Court
Miss Shelia Thomas of Ellicott City
Miss Heather Thomas of Laurel Bush
Miss Pam Genco of Bel Air
Miss Bonnie Kern of Westminster
Mr. Terrance Allen of Perry Hall
Miss Heather Miller of Carney
Miss Heather Welkner of Waverly Woods
Miss Courtney Rapalus of Spring Ridge
Miss Debbie Richardson of Forest Hill

This will be a continuing program so keep those letters coming!