Early Preschool Teacher
About The Position
The Early Preschool Teacher creates a safe, warm, and inspiring classroom for children ages 2 to 3. Working alongside a partner teacher, this role manages daily classroom activities, builds connections with each child, and responds to individual needs with sound judgment and care. Using the provided curriculum as a guide, the teacher designs balanced lesson plans combining intentional learning activities with purposeful, open play. The teacher fosters children’s social and emotional development, communicates daily with parents and guardians, and collaborates with co-teachers and school staff. The position also supports children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and routine personal care, including toileting and diaper changing as needed. The teacher maintains a clean, organized classroom that meets safety regulations and licensing guidelines, and performs other related classroom and school support duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Complete 12 semester or 18 quarter units in early childhood education, including coursework covering early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum; alternatively, hold a bachelor’s degree in child development.
- Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience with preschool students.
Responsibilities
- Create a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive development of children’s social and emotional competencies.
- Manage daily classroom activities alongside a partner teacher and respond to each child’s individual needs.
- Design balanced lesson plans using the provided curriculum, combining intentional learning activities with purposeful, open play.
- Communicate daily with parents and guardians and collaborate with co-teachers and school staff.
- Assist children during meals, snacks, rest periods, and routine personal care, including toileting and diaper changing as needed.
- Keep the classroom clean and organized and comply with safety regulations and licensing guidelines.
- Perform other related classroom duties and school support tasks as assigned.
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental benefits.
- 401(k) plan benefits.
- Paid holidays and sick days.
- Student tuition discount.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
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Job Type
Full-time
