Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Overview

Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will inspire a love of learning and foster developmental growth in preschool-aged children. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support early childhood development, literacy, math, and social-emotional skills. As a valued educator, you will cultivate a safe, inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence. Your expertise will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning and success.

Duties

• Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum plans tailored to preschool children’s developmental stages, including literacy, math, physical education, and social skills.
• Create a stimulating classroom environment that promotes active learning through hands-on activities and play-based instruction.
• Manage classroom behavior effectively by applying positive behavior management strategies to ensure a respectful and productive atmosphere.
• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, milestones, and any concerns to foster strong home-school partnerships.
• Conduct assessments using standardized testing methods to monitor each child's growth in areas such as literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
• Ensure compliance with mandated reporting laws related to child welfare and safety protocols at all times.
• Maintain detailed records of lesson plans, student progress reports, attendance logs, and incident reports to support ongoing educational planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on early childhood education best practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children in preschool or early childhood education settings; prior classroom experience is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles, childhood education strategies, and classroom management techniques.
• Familiarity with special education needs, early intervention programs, and behavior management approaches.
• Demonstrated ability to develop engaging lesson plans that incorporate literacy education, math skills, physical activity, and social-emotional learning.
• Certification in first aid and CPR; knowledge of mandated reporting laws is essential.
• Excellent communication skills for effective parent communication and team collaboration.
• Experience with preschool teaching methods, toddler care practices, and classroom experience in private or public school environments is advantageous.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs while maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Join us in shaping the future by providing young children with a nurturing space where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally!

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Work Location: In person