Pre Kindergarten Educator at NAEYC Accredited Early Learning Center

Sylvania Children's Center; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Company parties

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Sylvania Children's Center, located in Toledo, is seeking a dedicated Pre-K Teacher to prepare children for Kindergarten. The ideal candidate will implement a structured curriculum focused on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, ensuring that children are ready for their next educational step.

The Center emphasizes professional growth, offering structured onboarding and mentorship, along with a supportive team environment. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must meet Ohio licensing requirements for preschool age.
• Knowledge of Ohio Early Learning Standards required.
• 1+ year implementing structured curriculum preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a Pre-K curriculum aligned with standards.
• Deliver intentional instruction in literacy and numeracy.
• Conduct developmental assessments.
• Communicate with families about child's progress.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.

Skills

Instruction in early literacy

Numeracy instruction

Behaviour management

Communication with families

Developmental assessments

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA with documented Pre-K experience

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Company parties
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement

Pre-K Teacher | Kindergarten Readiness

About Sylvania Children’s Center

For over 30 years, Sylvania Children’s Center has served Toledo families as a NAEYC Accredited, Step Up To Quality Gold Rated program. We have a structured onboarding program, a Mentor Teacher Program, and leadership that actively coaches and develops every educator on our team. We don’t just hire warm people — we build serious educators.

Our Pre‑K classroom has one clear mission: send children to Kindergarten genuinely ready, academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

Who Thrives Here

Not every candidate is the right fit for SCC — and we mean that as a compliment to the ones who are.

The educators who grow fastest here are the ones who:

Crave structure over ambiguity — they thrive inside a well‑run program with clear systems and expectations

See feedback as fuel — they’re coachable, apply corrections quickly, and treat coaching as part of the job

Come to work wanting to grow, not just get through the day

Want to be part of something bigger than their classroom — a team, a culture, a standard worth upholding

Are motivated to develop the people around them, not just the children they serve

If you’re warm, skilled, and hungry to grow inside a high‑standard program — we want to hear from you.

The Role

The Pre‑K Teacher at SCC has a specific mission: prepare children for Kindergarten. That means intentional literacy and numeracy instruction, executive function development, and the social‑emotional skills children need in a structured school setting. You’ll teach toward clear benchmarks — phonological awareness, letter recognition, number sense, writing their name, following multi‑step directions — and communicate that progress to families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a Pre‑K curriculum aligned with Ohio Early Learning Standards and K‑readiness benchmarks
• Deliver intentional instruction in early literacy (phonological awareness, letter recognition, print concepts), numeracy, and language development
• Build executive function skills: self‑regulation, attention, and following multi‑step directions
• Develop social‑emotional readiness: cooperation, independence, conflict resolution, and classroom routines
• Conduct developmental assessments (ASQ & TSG) and track Kindergarten readiness progress
• Communicate meaningfully with families about their child’s milestones and next steps
• Submit lesson plans, maintain attendance and portfolio records
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development (min. 20 hours/year)

What We Require

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field — required; CDA with documented Pre‑K experience considered
• Must meet Ohio licensing requirements for the preschool age group
• Knowledge of Pre‑K frameworks, Ohio Early Learning Standards, and K‑readiness benchmarks
• 1+ year implementing structured curriculum in an early childhood setting preferred
• A coachable, outcomes‑oriented mindset and the professionalism your team and families can rely on

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
• Structured onboarding program and Mentor Teacher Program
• Paid weekly planning time and professional development
• Active leadership that coaches and invests in your growth
• A culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence
• Opportunities for advancement

The children in this classroom are heading to Kindergarten. Help us make sure they arrive ready.

Apply today to join Sylvania Children’s Center — where educators are developed, not just employed.