Preschool Teacher - 3 & 4 year olds for Central Union Preschool (ECE credentials)

Central Union Church Preschool is seeking a passionate, nurturing, and dedicated Preschool Teacher to inspire young learners in a faith-based, play-based learning environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative educator who creates engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences while fostering each child's cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. We are looking for someone who values strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues and is committed to providing a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.

Why Join Central Union Church Preschool?

• Supportive and collaborative teaching team
• Faith-based environment focused on the whole child
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in children's lives
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Positive, caring, and welcoming school community

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Hawaii DHS PATCH Registry
• CPR Certified
• First Aid Certified
• Background Check Required
• Microsoft Word
• Early Childhood Experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Plans curriculum, individual and group activities, and field trips to stimulate cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual growth.

· Prepares, facilitates and executes various teaching instructions, guidance, lessons, activities, class/school events and materials.

· Provides and submits weekly ASC lesson plans.

· Creates and sends emails to parents regarding class news, activities, reminders and announcements.

· Collaborate with the assigned teaching team to coordinate instructional efforts.

· Leads activities, including both teacher-directed and child-initiated experiences such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, using play equipment, learning classroom routines and expectations.

· Responds appropriately and professionally to all children’s needs (behavioral, emotional and physical).

· Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self-care and full cycling work/activities.

· Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue.

· Maintains an organized, safe and positive learning environment; manages classroom behavior.

· Serves meals and refreshments to children.

· Evaluates, records and reports on children’s progress, both with informal and formal records and documentation practices.

· Attends all mandatory events including, but not limited to: faculty meetings, teacher’s in–service, Professional Days, admissions process, Open House, and Dazzle.

· Communicates with parents through various means such as conferences and reports.

· Communicates concerns/issues regarding child with administration and parents; completes documentation and follow up as needed.

· Supervises children at all times, both by sight and sound.

Pay: $48,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location:

• Honolulu, HI 96826 (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Honolulu, HI 96826 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $54,000