What are the responsibilities and job description for the Play-based Lead Early Learner Teacher position at Washington Park Early Learning Center?
Job Title: Monday - Wednesday - Friday Early Learner Lead Teacher
Student Ages: 2.5 - 3.5 year olds
Classroom Hours: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Start Date: Mid-August 2025
Duties
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum within the WPELC philosophy.
• Plan a variety of hands on experiences that will enhance and encourage children’s independence and social, emotional and cognitive development.
• Help children learn personal responsibility and respect for others and the world around them.
• Establish a predictable but flexible schedule and environment that allows children a balance of active and quiet play, providing smooth transitions between activities.
• Listen and respond to children at their level with the utilization of positive guidance techniques. Classroom management is caring and consistent.
• Take responsibility for organizing, setting up, and putting away materials and resources for the children’s activities before and after class.
• Observe, interact, and participate in activities with children.
• Utilize both the indoor and outdoor classroom spaces on a regular basis.
• Recognize different learning styles and abilities and incorporate that understanding into best teaching practices.
• Follow DHS established guidelines to maintain a safe, clean, warm, caring, enriching, happy and healthy environment for children and adults alike, both inside the classroom and on the playground.
• Keep accurate and necessary records and documentation.
• Respond attentively to children’s medical needs.
• Lift and carry 35-50 lbs as necessary.
• Annually complete licensing-required 15 hours of professional development work (i.e. attend workshops, classes, etc).
• Share and communicate with parents on a regular basis. Supervise parents in the daily operation of the classroom.
• Prepare for and conduct two Parent/Teacher conferences per school year for each student.
• Attend parent meetings and extracurricular school-wide events.
• Build a strong classroom community with all children and families.
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Degree in Early Childhood Education/Education
• At least two years’ experience in a lead teaching role in an ECE environment
• Familiarity with cooperative preschool philosophy and comfortable working within a cooperative model
• Experience developing and implementing age-appropriate, play-based curriculum
• Excellent communication skills with children and adults
• Energetic, enthusiastic and warm personality
• A desire to be a part of an inclusive, dynamic, reflective school community and staff
Salary : $24 - $32
