Preschool Teacher - Paid Winter Break

What You'll Do

As a Preschool Teacher, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Create Engaging Learning Experiences: Plan and implement age-appropriate preschool curriculum and activities that encourage exploration, creativity, early literacy, math, science, social-emotional development, and school readiness.
• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop nurturing, positive relationships with children and families while fostering a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support Child Development: Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress, identifying opportunities to support individual learning needs and milestones.
• Maintain a Safe Environment: Ensure classroom spaces are clean, organized, engaging, and compliant with all applicable health, safety, and state licensing regulations.
• Collaborate With Your Team: Work alongside fellow educators, school leadership, and support staff to provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.
• Encourage Positive Behavior: Use positive guidance strategies to support social skills, independence, emotional regulation, and problem-solving.
• Partner With Families: Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers about classroom activities, developmental milestones, and their child's daily experiences.

 

What We're Looking For

We believe exceptional preschool teachers bring a combination of education, patience, creativity, and genuine enthusiasm for helping children succeed.

Qualified candidates will have:

• A genuine passion for early childhood education and working with preschool-aged children.
• A warm, patient, and nurturing approach to teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a positive school community.
• An understanding of child development, positive classroom management, and early learning practices.
• The ability to meet applicable state licensing and background check requirements.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EEC Preschool Teacher Certification is required.
• Early childhood education coursework, a degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience working in a preschool, daycare, childcare center, or early learning environment is required.
• Ability to work a full time schedule within operating hours of 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, with availability to close.