My Small Wonders Pre-K Teacher

Child Development Schools, Inc. • Edmond, OK

4d • $14 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Kindergarten Readiness Teacher at Child Development Schools, you will prepare children for a confident and successful transition to kindergarten by creating a classroom where curiosity, independence, and a love of learning thrive. Through intentional instruction, meaningful play, and engaging hands-on experiences, you will help children develop the academic, social-emotional, and life skills needed for success in elementary school and beyond. Each day, you will create an engaging learning environment that inspires children to explore, ask questions, solve problems, and build confidence. From early literacy and math experiences to science, creative exploration, and social development, you will provide high-quality instruction that helps every child reach their fullest potential. You will serve as a trusted partner to families, a positive role model for children, and a leader within our teaching team who is committed to excellence in early childhood education. Your classroom will reflect the highest standards of learning, organization, professionalism, and school readiness.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience in an early childhood, preschool, pre-kindergarten, or kindergarten setting.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required
• Passion for preparing young children for kindergarten success.
• Strong classroom management and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Commitment to maintaining a high-quality learning environment and continuously growing as an educator.
• A positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and genuine love for helping children learn and succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons focused on kindergarten readiness and aligned with curriculum standards.
• Foster children's growth in literacy, math, language, science, social-emotional development, problem-solving, and independence.
• Create a structured, organized classroom that encourages exploration, creativity, and confidence while meeting all licensing and ratio requirements.
• Prepare children for kindergarten routines by teaching independence, responsibility, classroom expectations, and self-help skills.
• Observe, assess, and document each child's developmental progress, using data to guide instruction and support individual learning goals.
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication, progress updates, and scheduled conferences.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including attendance, assessments, developmental records, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with school leadership and fellow educators to continuously improve classroom quality and student outcomes.
• Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment where every child feels safe, valued, challenged, and excited to learn.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• 9 company-paid holidays and 8 days of PTO
• 50% tuition discount for your own children enrolled at a CDS center
• Up to $5,250 in annual tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Access to PerkSpot for discounts on major brands and services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering professional and confidential support for employees and their families
• Coaching, mentoring, and ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree