Pre-K Teacher

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Pre-K Teacher to join our educational team. The ideal candidate will create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children, fostering their social, emotional, and cognitive development. This role involves implementing engaging lesson plans that align with our curriculum while ensuring each child's individual needs are met. A strong background in early childhood education and experience with various teaching methodologies is highly desirable.

We hold ourselves to having a very loving, flexible, understanding environment and are looking for teachers that bring positivity to our center. Our Pre-K classroom has everything it needs for a teacher to be successful. If you want something for you room, we buy it. We want you to be happy coming to work each and every day!

Our Pre-K classroom has 21 children with a Lead teacher and two assistant teachers. We are looking for a co-teacher or assistant to join our Pre-K classroom.

We offer paid personal time, paid vacation time, 4% match for 401K, Health Insurance/AFLAC, paid yearly trainings, paid snow days and paid Holidays.

Holidays we are closed and receive pay:

Labor day, Indigenous People's Day (Paid Training Day), Veteran's Day,Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New year's eve, New year's day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, President's day (Paid Training day), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July or Friday before.

Duties

• Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote learning in key areas such as math, literacy, and social skills.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Utilize early intervention strategies to support children with diverse learning needs.
• Monitor and assess children's progress through observation and documentation, adjusting teaching methods as necessary.
• Foster positive relationships with students, parents, and staff to encourage open communication regarding children's development.
• Incorporate play-based learning activities that stimulate curiosity and creativity among preschoolers.
• Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum development to enhance educational offerings.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom space that promotes exploration and discovery.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Experience in lesson planning and curriculum development tailored for preschool-aged children.
• Familiarity with Montessori methods or other child-centered teaching approaches is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively educate and engage with children, parents, and staff.
• Ability to create a nurturing environment that supports children's emotional well-being.
• Experience working with children in a childcare or private school setting is preferred.
• Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm for teaching young learners.

Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young children through quality education!

As a Pre-K teacher, you will be a key contributor to delivering education-based child care to children aged 4 to 5 years old. Your role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the growth and development of young minds.

Responsibilities:
- Establish a safe and supportive learning environment for preschool children.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow staff members.
- Integrate activities that enhance physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth.
- Manage classroom activities effectively, including circle time, arts and crafts, music sessions, and outdoor play.
- Implement behavior management strategies to encourage positive conduct in children.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience for students.

Qualifications:
- Prior experience in childcare, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred.
- Familiarity with early childhood education practices and curriculum development.
- Strong classroom management skills to create an engaging learning environment.
- Passion for working with young children and supporting their holistic development.
- Certification in Early Childhood Education or related field is a plus.

Feel free to contact us on Indeed to set up an interview or call our center!

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $17 - $19