Preschool Teacher

Sunflower Child Care Center is seeking a qualified and compassionate preschool teacher for our 4-5 year old age group. The preschool teacher will understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where the children are engaged and encouraged to succeed.

Sunflower is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing high-quality childcare. As an organization, our goals are to provide an environment that is child-centered, informed by research and best practices, collaborative, accountable, and integrated with the community. The ideal candidate will embrace and advance these goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver interactive lesson plans and activities that are designed to encourage the development of children in the areas of gross/fine motor, language/literacy, math, science, social studies, sensory, and art. These lessons and activities should be aligned with the state early learning standards for this age group.
• Ensure that the basic needs of the children are met.
• Lead children by example – teach children through modeling and coaching
• Develop and maintain positive daily communication with parents via face-to-face interactions and the Brightwheel app
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
• Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures
• Ensure the children are being appropriately supervised at all times
• Provide opportunities for social interactions between children and coach/model positive social skills
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Maintain personal professional development to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Ability to work 9 am – 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills in addition to basic computer skills
• High energy and the ability to work well with children, staff, and parents to foster a team environment
• A strong understanding of child development
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Mandated Reporter training
• Must clear a full background check and pass a health screening
• Ability to lift 40 pounds and play on the floor with the children
• The ability to work collaboratively, inclusively and respectfully with other staff and teachers, students, and families

Educational Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or higher in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE

Hourly Wage & Benefits:

• At least $15 per hour (dependent on experience), bi-weekly pay schedule
• Paid personal/sick and vacation time off after 90-day probationary period
• Approximately 15 paid holidays throughout the year (eligible after probationary period)

Nondiscrimination Statement:

It is the policy of Sunflower not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, family status, race, sex or gender identity, orientation, disability, national origin, religion, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15