Preschool Teacher

**Job Summary** As a Preschool Teacher, you’ll create a welcoming, safe classroom where young children learn through play, exploration, and structured activities. You’ll plan lessons that build early literacy, math, physical skills, and social-emotional development, adapting instruction to children’s ages and needs. Your impact: Thoughtful teaching and responsive care help children build foundational skills while giving families clear, consistent updates on their progress. **Responsibilities** * Develop curriculum and lesson plans aligned with early childhood development, including literacy, math, and physical education activities. * Teach and guide preschool-age children; support toddler care when needed. * Use positive behavior and classroom management to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. * Observe children’s development, document progress, and use assessments, including standardized testing when applicable, to inform instruction. * Communicate with parents and caregivers, collaborate on early intervention or special education supports, and follow child welfare procedures and mandated reporting laws. **Requirements** * Experience working with children; preschool teaching, classroom experience, or teaching young children is preferred. * Knowledge of early childhood education, childhood development, childcare, and child development instruction. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work with students with varied learning and support needs. * First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, or willingness to obtain it if required. * Familiarity with special education, early intervention, mandated reporting, and child welfare is valuable; private school experience and experience teaching physical education are also welcome. Pay: $13.50 - $15.00 per hour Benefits: * Flexible schedule Work Location: In person