Co-Teacher, half-day 1-3 yr olds

About This Role

We're seeking dedicated early childhood educators who prioritize building meaningful relationships with children and their families, and who embody a growth mindset in their teaching practices. 2nd Presbyterian Weekday School invites passionate and creative educators to join our team in our Toddler and 2s Classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year. Our educational approach emphasizes the development of strong relationships, supporting children's interests, and hands-on learning experiences. We offer various teaching positions, including co-teaching, mentorship, and after-school roles. Our program operates from late August to May, following a traditional school calendar with breaks. Staff receive a continuous paycheck throughout the year.

Requirements

• Must clear a full background check and pass a health screening.
• A specific vision ability is required, including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The ability to take frequent walks, carry and pick up a child, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels is necessary.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment is required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills are necessary.
• An understanding of child development is essential.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of professional childcare experience is highly desirable.
• An associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field of study, with a minimum of 30 credits in early childhood education, is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in education or a related field of study is highly valued.

Benefits

• Financial Benefits: Sick Leave, Retirement Plan, Professional Development, Tuition Support for Staff Children.
• Additional Benefits: Complimentary Extended Day Care, Paid Time Off, Professional Growth, Year-Round Pay.

Position Details

• The school year runs from August through May, following a traditional academic calendar.
• This Half Day Co-Teacher position is Monday–Friday, approximately 20+ hours per week, with hours from 8:45 AM – 12:45 PM.

Work Environment & Additional Benefits

• Specialist Support: Classrooms are enriched by additional staff including a Music Teacher, Movement Teacher, Art Specialist, and Early Interventionist. A Speech-Language Pathologist is also available as needed.
• Paid Time Off: Personal days are included in most contracts, and bereavement leave is available to all staff.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing education incentives are available. The school also covers registration fees for relevant early childhood conferences (such as LECA, KECA, SECA, and NAEYC) as well as required CPR and pediatric first aid training.
• Family-Friendly Environment: Staff may have their enrolled preschool-aged children with them before and after school hours.

Community & Culture

• A supportive and appreciative community, including a week-long Teacher Appreciation celebration and regular staff luncheons hosted by board members and families.