Lead Preschool Teacher Early Childhood Educator
About the role
Sakonnet Early Learning Center is looking for a caring, dependable Lead Preschool Teacher who wants to build a classroom children love, create meaningful relationships with families, and grow their career in Early Childhood Education. For more than 40 years, we've been part of the Tiverton community — providing children with a safe, nurturing place to learn, play, explore, and grow.
Responsibilities
- Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities through play and exploration
- Create a welcoming and organized classroom environment
- Support children's social, emotional, physical, and academic development
- Encourage positive behavior and growing independence
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families
- Maintain a safe and nurturing learning environment
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership
- Help make each child's day positive, meaningful, and fun
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Previous experience working with children preferred
- CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, or related credentials are a plus
- CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
- Ability to meet required background screening requirements
Qualifications
Experience can come from many places. If you've worked with children in a childcare center, preschool, Head Start program, after-school program, summer camp, recreation program, or another youth-focused setting, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
- Health insurance for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays for eligible employees
- 401(k) eligibility
- Discounted childcare
- Free food and snacks
- Paid training and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement
- Year-round, stable employment
- A supportive, team-focused work environment
Pay
$16.00–$19.50/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Sign-On Bonus
$500 Full-Time | $250 Part-Time
Schedule
Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities available