As we enter the month of Thanksgiving, we want to introduce you to Mr. Jose – someone we are very thankful for! Mr. Jose is our dedicated Floater Teacher who brings energy, warmth, and expertise to our preschoolers every day. His commitment to fostering growth in children and supporting families is a cornerstone of our community. We’re thankful for his passion, his care, and the positive impact he has on our kids and families. Here are his top four reasons for loving this work and why he loves working at LEEC:
Why do you like working with preschool aged kiddos?
Mr. Jose: As a Floater Teacher, I am often asked by friends, family, and parents, why I have chosen to work with children.
When I get asked this question, my immediate thought is: why wouldn’t I like to work with kids? I am a Kid at heart?!
I love it! There are thousands of reasons why I think helping children and their families is the best job in the world, but I will focus on my top four.
1. Working with kids is fun!
I love that no single day at work is the same! Children come to see me for advice for many different reasons. Even though sometimes the underlying difficulties are similar, the advice approach for each child is always different. This is because we don’t only focus on the difficulties the child is having, we focus on the child’s strengths, and we also take into consideration their age, personality, what they like to do/play, and so on.
2. I learn from the children I’m working with every day!
I admire children’s:
- Endless energy
- Honesty
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Resilience
3. Children motivate me to be a better person.
Children make me a more knowledgeable person: Children are, by nature, very curious. With all the questions they ask, I constantly find myself looking for answers in books and on the internet.
Children make me a well-informed person: As kids often expect me to know exactly what they are talking about, I also have to keep up-to-date on current affairs, as well as on the latest video games, cartoons.
Children make me a healthier person: I am a firm believer of leading by example, therefore I follow a healthy lifestyle by eating healthy foods, working out and keeping active (which comes in very handy when I need to keep up with them!).
4. Helping children (and their families) is the most rewarding job I can think of!
When I drive my car back home after a long day at work, I like to think of the children I saw during the day. I think about the progress they have made, how I can help them further, and I hope that when they leave the center, they feel better, stronger, empowered, and happier.
Knowing that my job is to help kids achieve their full potential and to help them feel happier and better about themselves, brings a huge smile to my face and helps me sleep better at night!
Why do I like working at LEEC?
Mr. Jose: Working at LEEC is a rewarding experience filled with joy and fulfillment. Here are some of my reasons why I like working at LEEC:
Working for LEEC for 7 years has been significant and rewarding for me as a floater teacher, the quality of early education and care in this center is what drew my attention as an employee. The center focuses on the whole child’s positive aspect and emphasizes their development academically. Working with my co-workers and administration has been an awesome and pleasant environment. The teachers and administration appreciate the work I do as a floater teacher. As for the families they appreciate all that we do for their children, they are also involved in their child’s development. This is the reason why I like working in this attractive, positive place at LEEC.
Thank You Mr. Jose!
Do you Mr. Jose?! We bet if you do, you are thankful for him too. The next time you see Mr. Jose, tell him thank you for sharing his love and joy with all of our LEEC kiddos and community! It’s because of Mr. Jose and all of our teachers like him that LEEC is the special place that it is for children in Lancaster, PA.
