Early Childhood Teacher

**Job Summary** As an Early Childhood Teacher, you’ll create a welcoming, structured classroom where young children can learn, play, and grow. You’ll plan engaging lessons, support childhood development, and adapt instruction to children’s individual needs. Your impact: By building early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills, you help children and families feel prepared for each next step in learning. **Responsibilities** * Develop curriculum and lesson plans for age-appropriate learning, including literacy, math, and physical education activities. * Teach and guide children through classroom routines, play, and child development instruction; provide toddler care as needed. * Use positive behavior management and classroom management strategies to support a safe, inclusive environment. * Observe children’s progress, provide tutoring or early intervention when appropriate, and use standardized testing only when required by the program. * Communicate with parents and caregivers about children’s progress; follow child welfare procedures and mandated reporting laws. **Qualifications** * Experience working with children and teaching young children; classroom experience in early childhood education, preschool, childcare, or daycare is valuable. * Knowledge of childhood development, special education, and early intervention practices. * Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with students, families, and colleagues. * First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, or willingness to obtain it if required. * Preschool teaching, private school experience, or experience in literacy education, physical education, or other teaching settings is a plus. Pay: From $18.50 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person