Pre-school Room Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team at Little Owls Child Care Center. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to early childhood education and a love for working with children ages 3–5 years old. In this role, you will create a nurturing and engaging classroom environment that fosters school readiness and supports the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of our young students.

Our ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Creating a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment that promotes school readiness and supports the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children ages 3–5 years old
• Developing and implementing weekly curriculum and age-appropriate educational activities that stimulate learning and creativity
• Teaching basic early learning skills, including letters, numbers, colors, shapes, writing, and social skills, through hands-on activities, art, music, sensory play, story time, and outdoor play
• Assisting children with bathroom routines and personal care needs when necessary, and promoting independence, listening skills, and positive classroom behavior
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, and ensuring the health and well-being of all children in our care
• Communicating professionally with parents regarding daily activities, behavior, and developmental progress
• Documenting children’s progress and development, and monitoring their progress throughout the year
• Taking children outdoors daily for playground time, walks, and educational outdoor activities when weather permits
• Fulfilling all childcare licensing regulations and center policies, and performing other duties and assigned tasks as requested by the Center Director

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass required background checks
• Passion for early childhood education and child development
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Creative, patient, dependable, and able to work well with others
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to bend, kneel, sit on the floor, and actively participate in classroom activities throughout the day
• Ability to supervise children both indoors and outdoors

Physical Requirements

• Experience working with preschool-age children preferred

• Paid Leave
• Child Care Discount
• Professional Development
• Flexible Schedule