Early Educator - Teacher

About the Role

Do you believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging place to learn and grow? Join Seven Hills Children's Aid and Family Services as an Early Educator – Teacher and help create meaningful learning experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence, and lifelong success. As an Early Educator, you'll work alongside an experienced Lead Teacher to create a welcoming preschool classroom where children feel valued, supported, and excited to learn every day.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $20.00–$23.00/hour
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

What You'll Do

• Foster a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive
• Support the planning and implementation of engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
• Encourage each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
• Assist with classroom management using positive guidance techniques that celebrate each child's individuality
• Maintain an organized, stimulating, and safe learning environment
• Complete classroom documentation and recordkeeping
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with parents and caregivers
• Assume classroom leadership when the Lead Teacher is unavailable
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing training
• Support center-wide operations through teamwork and shared responsibilities

We're Seeking Someone Who Is

• Passionate about working with young children
• Patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic
• A collaborative team player
• Organized and dependable
• Committed to creating inclusive learning environments
• Dedicated to continuous professional growth

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Health Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with generous company contribution
• Enhanced Retirement Plan: 25%–33% employer match based on tenure
• Student Loan Assistance: Consolidation, counseling, & limited employer contribution
• Discounted Tuition with College & University Partnerships
• Tuition Assistance: Reimbursed or prepaid college coursework
• Home Mortgage Initiative: Favorable down payment (3–5%), reduced closing costs co-paid by Seven Hills
• Work-Life Balance:
  • Generous Accrued Paid Vacation: 3 weeks in your first year
  • Vacation Cash-Out Option
  • 3 Paid Personal Days
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Accrued Paid Sick Time

Why Join Seven Hills?

At Seven Hills, we believe children learn best when they're supported by caring professionals who are passionate about making a difference. You'll become part of a collaborative team committed to providing high-quality early childhood education while living our CARE values: Collaboration, Accountability, Respect for Everyone. Every day is an opportunity to inspire confidence, celebrate milestones, and help shape a child's future.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your compassion, creativity, and dedication can have a lasting impact, apply today and help us create a strong foundation for lifelong learning.