Preschool Teacher - P-3 Certified

About the role

The Preschool Teacher - P-3 Certified supports early childhood education programs across the country to create positive outcomes for the children and families served.

Responsibilities

• Implements a child-centered curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children of all abilities.
• Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills, and partnering with families to support the child at home.
• Uses observations of children and anecdotal notes to document children’s progress and individualize curriculum.
• Creates partnerships with families to establish positive interaction patterns in program, school, and home.
• Provides classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age appropriate for the children served.
• Provides a print rich environment in which children develop literacy, numeracy and social skills using increasingly complex language and problem-solving abilities.
• Implements daily lesson plans in response to children’s needs and interests incorporating observations, anecdotal record keeping, knowledge of early childhood development and the key experiences.
• Integrates Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for children with disabilities.
• Provides children with a consistent classroom routine.
• Provides supervision and ensures the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start and daycare licensing requirements.
• Supervises and eats nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition and proper social skills for preschool children.
• Supervises all classroom field trips and outdoor activities.
• Assesses children on an on-going basis, which includes gathering and organizing anecdotal notes into the key domains and documents for Creative Curriculum.
• Analyzes child outcomes on classroom basis twice yearly, consults with education coordinator, and adjusts curriculum planning and implementation as needed.

Requirements

• P-3 Teacher Certification (CEAS or Standard).
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least six (6) courses in ECE.

Qualifications

• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Skills

• Data-Informed Learning
• Transparent & Open Communication
• Growth Mindset
• Championing Equality
• Caring Teams & Communities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and mental wellness support
• Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
• Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks

Pay

This is a 10-month position that pays $59,127 and $73,575 annually depending on education and experience.

Schedule

Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment