Early Childhood Teacher

Kehoe-France Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Kehoe-France Inc. is seeking an experienced early childhood educator to create a safe, engaging learning environment for young children. You will implement a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, plan lessons, and collaborate with assistants to meet developmental goals.

You will monitor safety, support social-emotional growth, administer assessments, and communicate daily goals to families and staff, while upholding safeguarding standards and state guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Background checks and safeguarding compliance.
• Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds and caregiving tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Foster social-emotional development and positive relationships.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons aligned with teaching goals.
• Administer formative and summative assessments and document progress.
• Collaborate with staff and participate in school events and professional development.

Skills

Safety & Safeguarding

Social-Emotional Development

Instructional Planning

Assessment & Communication

Professionalism & School Engagement

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Seesaw

iSams

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Safety & Safeguarding Maintain a safe and secure learning environment at all times, both indoors and outdoors. Be familiar with and adhere to Type II state regulations, school policies, emergency procedures, and safeguarding guidelines. Report all observations and incidents (e.g., accidents, behavioral concerns, safety issues) to appropriate staff promptly. Supervise children closely in all settings including the classroom, playground, field trips, and transitions. Maintain classroom equipment, materials, and records (e.g., sanitizing tables, managing sign-in/out logs) to meet health and safety standards. Assist with diaper changing, bottle feeding, snacks and meals, and other caregiving routines with hygiene and safety protocols in mind.
2. Social-Emotional Development Foster a nurturing and respectful environment that promotes positive relationships and emotional well-being. Manage individual and group behaviors in a calm and supportive manner to build self-regulation and interpersonal skills. Support the development of appropriate social behaviors through modeling, redirection, and intentional teaching moments.
3. Instructional Planning & Delivery Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lesson plans aligned with Reggio Emilia inspired teaching and learning, as well as Teaching Strategies Gold objectives. Adapt activities and materials to meet diverse learning needs and developmental levels. Engage students individually and in small groups to support language, literacy, numeracy, and other foundational skills. Collaborate with assistant teachers and colleagues to implement curriculum and reinforce learning goals. Document student learning using Reggio Emilia-inspired practices, such as capturing observations through photos, anecdotal notes, and student work samples to make learning visible and reflect each child's developmental journey.
4. Assessment & Communication Administer formative and summative assessments to monitor developmental progress. Use digital platforms (e.g., Seesaw, iSams, email) effectively for instruction, communication, and documentation. Communicate daily tasks and classroom goals to assistant teachers to ensure consistent and effective implementation.
5. Professionalism & School Engagement Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, and required professional development to remain compliant with state guidelines and stay current on best practices. Support the school’s mission, vision, and community values as an active advocate of Kehoe-France Northshore. Perform tasks as directed by the Principal and/or Preschool Director to support the overall success of the program. Participate in school-wide events, team collaborations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education, attentive to safety and developmental needs, and committed to fostering a warm, engaging, and high-quality learning environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: lifting (up to 50 pounds), carrying, squatting, pushing, and/or pulling. Generally the job requires sitting, walking, and standing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma

This position is conditional to the provision of federal criminal background check covering the countries that you have lived and worked in for the last 10 years and any convictions highlighted will be reviewed against standard Safeguarding principles of working with children. All checks requested to be received prior to commencement of employment.

This position is conditional to the provision of federal criminal background checks covering the countries that you have lived and worked in for the last 10 years and any convictions highlighted will be reviewed against standard Safeguarding principles of working with children. All checks requested to be received prior to commencement of employment.

Physical Requirements: The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.

Benefits:

We offer a benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

E-Verify Participation:

ISP U.S. participates in E-Verify and will provide the Federal Government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Florida Background Check Process with Clearinghouse:

The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) is a system for background screening results of individuals required by law to undergo screening for employment in positions that provide services to vulnerable populations, as mandated by section 435.12, Florida Statutes. All background checks are conducted via the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More details can be found via https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately. Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others. Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community. Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools. Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.