Teacher- Preschool

About the role

Learn. Teach. Repeat. Be the Team. Deliver Excellence. We strive to be leaders in providing an educational and nurturing environment. This is a full-time opportunity with full-time hours typically ranging from 35 to 37 hours per week. All employees are eligible for benefits at 30 hours per week.

A typical day for a Lead Teacher will include:

• Working alongside Teacher Assistants to create a safe, healthy, structured, and nurturing environment.
• Engaging with children in learning—reading, playing, and having fun!
• Inspiring children to be lifelong learners.
• Partnering with families to nurture and care for their children.
• Showcasing tech-savvy skills by using an electronic daily tracking app.
• Assisting with the accreditation process and other quality initiatives.
• Overseeing, developing, implementing, and coordinating curriculum and assessments.

Why you'll love us

We invite you to join our growing community of teachers and hope you'll find a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401k with company match
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Child Care Discounts
• College Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Training and Professional Development opportunities

Learn more about our benefits at www.nurturedelc.com/careers.

Schedule

Our learning centers are open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. We have locations across Rhode Island.

Requirements

We are willing to train the right person! Our ideal candidate will have:

• A personal demeanor that is warm and friendly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to be organized, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Team-oriented and willing to work with others.
• Management and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• College credits, Associate’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of a High School diploma (or equivalent) with college credits in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• At least 1 year of experience working with children in this age group.
• At least 1 year working in an early learning/child care setting preferred.
• Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards (RIELDS) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Teaching Strategies and/or Conscious Discipline preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand English; bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.
• Must pass national criminal background/fingerprint check.
• Must pass Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Clearance Request (CPS).

Physical Requirements

• Able to engage in physical exercise with children (walking, running, crawling, bending, twisting).
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Pay

$17-$23 an hour based on education.