What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at MSCA?
Job Title: Preschool Teacher
Location: Bentonville AR
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:
At Mustard Seed Children's Academy, we believe that a strong foundation in the early years is the key to lifelong success. Our mission is to create a joyful, inspiring, and nurturing environment where young minds can explore, grow, and develop the skills they need for a bright future. We’re looking for a passionate and creative Preschool Teacher who can guide our students on their journey of discovery and readiness for Kindergarten.
Position Overview:
As the Preschool Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in preparing children for their next classroom up and ultimately for Kindergarten and life in general because we believe the love for learning dates as early as the first 5 years. You’ll be responsible for creating a dynamic, engaging classroom where children feel excited to learn. Through your thoughtful curriculum, hands-on activities, and individualized attention, you will help each child build the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary for a smooth transition to school.
If you’re an enthusiastic educator who loves working with young children, thrives on creativity, and is dedicated to making learning fun, we’d love for you to join our team!
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a Learning Wonderland: Design and implement a stimulating, developmentally appropriate lesson plan using our researched based creative curriculum that encourages exploration, creativity, and critical thinking.
- Build Foundational Skills: Focus on developing early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills through engaging, play-based learning activities.
- Foster a Love of Learning: Inspire curiosity and excitement in your students, helping them develop a love for learning that will carry them through their school years.
- Classroom Leadership: Manage the day-to-day operations of the classroom, ensuring a safe, organized, and joyful learning environment.
- Tailor Instruction: Adapt teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each child, recognizing that every student learns differently.
- Parent Partnerships: Build strong, open lines of communication with families, offering regular updates on each child’s progress and encouraging involvement in the learning process.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other teachers and other support staff to create a positive and productive classroom atmosphere.
- Assess and Document Growth: Observe, assess, and document each child’s developmental progress and share insights with parents through regular conferences and progress reports.
What You’ll Bring to the Classroom:
- A Passion for Early Childhood Education: A love for working with young children and a dedication to helping them thrive during this crucial stage of development.
- Experience & Education: Degree is NOT required, but rewarded on the pay scale. We require prior experience working in a childcare center and preferably as a Lead Teacher.
- Creativity & Energy: An innovative, hands-on teaching style that incorporates creative play, arts, and active learning.
- Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to engage with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Adaptability: The ability to pivot and adjust to the needs of your students, ensuring that each child’s learning experience is maximized.
- Organization & Time Management: The skills to balance lesson planning, classroom management, and individualized instruction.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Inspiring Work: Every day, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future by helping children reach their full potential.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer a salary that reflects your expertise, experience, and dedication.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including dental, vision insurance, life & retirement plans, cafeteria (tax saving), Flexible Spending Account, AD& D, paid time off and childcare discounts for staff.
- Ongoing Professional Development and Opportunity for Growth: Access to training, resources, and growth opportunities within the company . Plan to help you continue developing as an educator.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a positive, collaborative setting where your ideas and contributions are valued.
If you’re excited to create an engaging and transformative learning environment for preschool students, we want to hear from you!
Ignite a lifelong love of learning with us—apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Preschool: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
