Preschool Teacher Position
Reports to: Program Director
Preferred Qualification:
Teaching or child care experience with early childhood/preschool children.
Experience with research-based preschool curricula with knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
Work effectively, make decisions, and problem solve collaboratively with a team.
Work well with diverse families and engage parents as full partners in their child’s learning.
Strong Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with students, parents, and teachers.
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Minimum of Child Development Associates preferred and required within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
Implement developmentally-appropriate, play-based instruction for children using research-based curriculum.
Conduct screening and ongoing developmental assessment of children and provide age-appropriate instructional support.
Meet with Program Director and Early Childhood Specialist as needed to ensure quality programming.
Attend staff meetings, workshops, and other scheduled team program activities as requested.
Collaborate with team teacher in reflective team meetings, planning, and decision making.
Participate in home visits in order to partner with parents to meet the educational needs of their children.
Create and update anecdotal records and portfolios for each child.
Schedule and participate in parent/family activities and conferences.
Develop newsletters and informational materials for families and engage in ongoing, positive, and professional communication with families.
Benefits:
401(K) (up to employer 3% match)
Health insurance
Paid time off
Employees discount for tuition.
If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to molly@leelanauchildrenscenter.org, with the subject line “Preschool Teacher Position.”