We are looking for a full time preschool teacher who is passionate about working in a developing program. This person is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program for young children that complies with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Hours are 8:45--4:45. Pay range $15-$20 depending on degree and experience.

Our teachers nurture children, provide strong and compassionate classroom management and support a play based, Reggio Emilia inspired program. Experience in the classroom and minimum Associate Degree required. Clearances and an updated health assessment are required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Involvement in development of our current preschool program
• Communication with parents and guardians
• Capacity to work in a teaching team with other teachers and a team of specialists
• Develop activities that engage children’s interests, document learning, and create a pleasing school environment
• Establish and manage classroom agreements and class community with the children
• Provide written lesson plan and reflection to Director and parents
• Integrate special needs children in a respectful manner.
• Scaffold children’s learning and help facilitate exploration of open ended monthly themes
• Work with pre literacy and pre-academic skills
• Support children to see themselves as capable engaged participants in their own education
• Support children to develop conflict management skills with one another
• Provide friendly supportive structure and boundaries without being punitive
• Possess an understanding of child development
• Capacity to identify challenges in the classroom or that individual children are having and to create a plan of support that will lead to success

SMNS is an equal opportunity child care provider and an equal opportunity employer. We employ personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person