Early Childhood - Preschool Teacher

Acquire4Hire; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Early Childhood - Preschool Teacher to coordinate curriculum and manage classroom operations in Fort Wayne, IN. The ideal candidate will possess a Child Development Associates certificate and at least 2 years of experience, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children. This full-time position includes a $250 sign-on bonus and various benefits such as health insurance and 401k matching.

Benefits

Health, vision, dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401k with matching

Professional development hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Must pass background check and health screening.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, kneeling, and handling objects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum based on appropriate practices.
• Plan activities that promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions and conferences.

Skills

Understanding of child development

Communication

Supervision

Education

Child Development Associates certificate

Associate's Degree with 30+ Credits in ECE

Bachelor's Degree with 60+ Credits in ECE

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Base pay range

$18.50/hr - $20.50/hr

Summary

$250 Sign On Bonus!

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues, guide teacher assistants, and address parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices and standards.
• Plan activities that promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain communication with parents through discussions, reports, and conferences.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and clean classroom environment.
• Supervise staff and volunteers to ensure adherence to standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong understanding of child development.
• Child Development Associates certificate.
• Must pass background check and health screening.
• Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, kneeling, and handling objects.
• Visual acuity and perceptual abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree with 30+ Credits in ECE.
• Bachelor's Degree with 60+ Credits in ECE.

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401k with matching.
• Professional development hours.
• $250 sign-on bonus after 90 days.

Additional Information

Position is entry level, full-time, in the Education and Training sector. Located in Fort Wayne, IN.