What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at The Honeytree Preschool?
Lead Preschool Teacher
The Honeytree Preschool is looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Teacher to join our team! This position is for someone who loves working with children and is passionate about creating a positive early learning experience.
About the Position
Our Lead Teachers play an important role in providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. The ideal candidate is caring, patient, dependable, and enjoys working as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Create fun, engaging, and age appropriate learning experiences for children.
- Provide a safe, nurturing, and positive classroom environment.
- Ensure the daily care and supervision of every child.
- Follow all state licensing requirements, health and safety regulations, and preschool policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers.
- Communicate professionally with parents, prospective families, administration, and fellow teachers.
- Assist and mentor fellow teachers while working as part of a collaborative team.
- Observe and support each child's individual development and learning needs.
- Participate in classroom activities, daily routines, and special projects.
- Maintain accurate classroom records and complete required documentation.
- Attend staff meetings, training and continuing education classes.
- Demonstrate patience, compassion, dependability, and a genuine love for children.
Qualifications
We are especially interested in applicants who have:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility preferred.
- Coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
- Experience working with young children in a classroom setting.
- Ability to meet all state licensing and/or accreditation requirements for education and experience.
- CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
- Impeccable references and a proven commitment to providing quality care.
- A caring, positive, and team-oriented attitude.
What We Offer
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Continuing education
Schedule
- Monday–Friday
- Full time
- 8 hour shift
- 40 hours per week
Join Our Team!
If you are passionate about working with children and want to be part of a caring, supportive preschool team, we would love to hear from you!
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13