Preschool Teacher at Angels Academy

Summary

Overview:
Angels Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Classroom Teacher to join our dynamic educational team. We are committed to providing a warm, inclusive, and developmentally enriching environment for our students. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in early childhood education and a heartfelt commitment to nurturing young learners. This role involves hands-on teaching, implementing creative and structured lesson plans, and utilizing a blend of the ABEKA Curriculum in addition to Creative-inspired methodologies to support each child's unique learning journey.

Duties

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that support holistic development and align with the best educational practices.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and growth.
• Provide individualized support and early intervention as needed, ensuring that every child receives the attention and guidance to thrive.
• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with families, keeping them informed and involved in their child?s learning journey.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom that reflects the values and standards of Angels Academy.
• Regularly assess and document students? progress to inform instruction and support developmental milestones.
• Stay engaged in professional learning opportunities to remain current with educational trends and improve teaching effectiveness.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in toddler and preschool classroom management is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Montessori methods or a similar child-centered educational philosophy is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to create a developmentally appropriate curriculum and engaging lesson plans.
• Experience with working with challenging behaviors, and/or early intervention strategies is a strong advantage.
• A nurturing spirit and a deep passion for guiding young children in a private school setting.

Nice To Haves

Creativity & Innovation

• Brings fresh ideas for lessons, activities, and classroom d�cor
• Incorporates music, art, storytelling, or drama into teaching
• Adapts quickly to different learning styles and personalities

Tech-Savviness

• Comfortable using digital tools for communication, documentation, or lesson planning
• Familiar with educational apps or platforms that engage young learners

Emotional Intelligence

• Highly empathetic and responsive to the emotional needs of children
• Skilled in conflict resolution with a calm, nurturing approach
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with children and families

Strong Communication Skills

• Communicates clearly and warmly with parents and colleagues
• Writes thoughtful updates and documentation of student progress
• Can simplify complex concepts for young learners in an age-appropriate way

Team-Oriented Attitude

• Works collaboratively with fellow teachers and staff
• Willing to mentor others or share best practices
• Maintains a positive, solution-oriented mindset

Flexibility & Adaptability

• Easily adjusts to last-minute changes in schedule or classroom dynamics
• Willing to take on additional roles as needed (e.g., stepping in to support another classroom)

Sense of Humor

• Brings joy, laughter, and lightness to the classroom
• Helps children (and coworkers) feel at ease and welcome

Commitment to Lifelong Learning

• Actively seeks opportunities to grow as an educator
• Stays current with early childhood education trends and best practices

Benefits

Why Join Angels Academy?

Employee Benefits at Angels Academy Include:

• Tuition Discounts for employees with children enrolled at the center
• Assistance with Continuing Education to support your professional growth
• Paid Time Off awarded every six months
• Paid Holidays in accordance with the school calendar
• Supportive Leadership and a collaborative, family-like community environment
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities to enhance your skills and career advancement
• Thoughtfully Designed Classrooms that promote creativity, comfort, and effective teaching
• An Opportunity to Make a Lasting Impact on the lives and development of young children