Early Childhood Teacher at Rainbow Fleet

Job Description

We're so excited to meet you. Rainbow Fleet has immediate openings in our Early Education Center for qualified teachers and we'd love to share more about our mission and ideal partners.

Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Childhood Teacher to foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in childhood development, classroom management, and curriculum development, with experience working with children across various age groups. Our teachers lead a Montessori-inspired classroom serving infants through preschool-aged children (4), working collaboratively with other teaching staff to provide high-quality care and learning.

This role designs and delivers play-based, developmentally appropriate experiences aligned with NAEYC standards and the Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines. Teachers support classroom assistants and peers through mentorship, ensuring the health, safety, and developmental progress of all children in care.

Teacher positions demonstrate strong instructional skill, professional leadership, and a commitment to family partnership and regulatory compliance. This role involves designing age-appropriate lesson plans, implementing educational activities, and supporting children's social, emotional, and cognitive growth in a preschool or daycare setting.

Vision, Mission, and Values of the Organization

Vision: Every child deserves the best.

Mission: Rainbow Fleet provides innovative child development programs and services that enhance the quality of life in Oklahoma.

Values in Practice

Holistic: Guide and observe the whole child: physical, social, emotional, and cognitive: by designing activities that nurture curiosity, independence, and belonging across every developmental domain.

Expect Excellence: Model high standards in classroom care, curriculum delivery, and professional conduct while mentoring Teacher I staff toward quality and consistency.

Stewardship: Safeguard the learning environment, uphold program standards, and ensure compliance with all licensing and accreditation expectations.

Innovative: Design and adapt classroom experiences with creativity and responsiveness to children’s interests, needs, and developmental stages.

Committed: Lead by example through reliability, collaboration, and professional growth, creating a supportive, inclusive environment for peers and families alike.

Essential Functions for Teachers at Rainbow Fleet

Classroom Instruction & Child Development

• Plan, design, prepare, and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that align with Montessori-inspired principles, NAEYC best practices, and Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines.
• Adapt lessons and materials to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of each child.
• Create and maintain an environment that supports independence, problem-solving, and exploration.
• Assess children’s developmental progress and collaborate with other teachers and program director to refine instructional approaches.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide guidance, modeling, and collaborative coaching for peer and developing colleagues to strengthen instructional and caregiving practices.
• Delegate daily responsibilities and ensure smooth classroom operation while maintaining accountability for overall quality.
• Participate in team meetings, professional development, and peer observation to promote continuous improvement.

Family Engagement

• Conduct regular family conferences, providing developmental feedback and strategies for continued growth at home.
• Maintain open, professional, and supportive communication with families regarding children’s progress, needs, and achievements.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues to create consistent support for children’s learning and well-being.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all classroom activities comply with OKDHS licensing standards, NAEYC accreditation guidelines, and internal safety policies.
• Monitor child-to-staff ratios and classroom supervision to guarantee safety at all times.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including attendance, incident reports, and developmental records.
• Support preparation for program audits and quality rating assessments as directed.

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Qualifications

Required

• Certificate of Mastery or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Note, in process credentials may be considered if near completion.
• Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or related field, or equivalent level of coursework hours towards a bachelor’s degree in same.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional early childhood experience, including colleague mentoring, development, curriculum support, and/or lead teaching responsibilities.
• Knowledge of Montessori-informed practices and NAEYC developmentally appropriate practice
• Current Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to pass required background check, drug screen, and health screening.

Preferred

• Oklahoma Teacher’s Certificate or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Six (6) or more years of professional early childhood experience, including colleague mentoring, development, curriculum support, and/or lead teaching responsibilities.
• Experience in a Montessori or NAEYC-accredited early learning program.
• Experience supporting accreditation processes
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish).

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Environmental & Physical Requirements (ADA Standards)

• Ability to move throughout the classroom and center frequently, and for extended periods, engaging actively with children at their level (standing, sitting on floor, kneeling, bending, or squatting).
• Ability to lift, carry, and position children and materials up to 30 pounds frequently and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to supervise and participate in outdoor learning activities in various weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to childhood illnesses and moderate occupational risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials (PPE provided).
• Visual, auditory, and verbal acuity sufficient to ensure children’s safety, recognize hazards, and respond quickly in emergencies.
• Frequent use of hands, fingers, and wrists for writing, typing, and managing classroom materials and documentation tasks.
• Frequent administrative tasks include sitting at a computer, filing, and completing documentation.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Rainbow Fleet is an equal opportunity employer and federal grantee and subrecipient. Rainbow Fleet is committed to full compliance with these federal, state, and programmatic standards and to maintaining transparent, ethical, and equitable operations across all areas of employment and service delivery.

Rainbow Fleet requires all employees to follow mandated reporter laws and immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with Oklahoma statute and agency policy. All employment practices, programs, and services are administered in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.