Preschool Associate Teacher - Growth & Inclusive Education

Merrillville Community School Corporation; Merrillville (IN); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ReNEW Schools is seeking a Preschool Associate Teacher in Merrillville, Indiana. The role supports developmentally appropriate education for a classroom of children, working with a teaching team and families to implement curriculum aligned with local standards.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood/Development and the ability to positively engage children with special needs while applying stress management and conflict resolution techniques.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood/Development is required.
• Must be able to work with children identified with special needs in a positive manner.
• Must be familiar with stress management and conflict resolution techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate and implement a comprehensive education program at the site level that is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children.
• Responsible for the care and education of a group of children as a part of a teaching team.
• Plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with Merrillville Community School Corporation and Indiana Department of Education standards.
• Active participation with the children, families, and other members of the teaching team.
• Assess and address the needs of individual children.
• Present a positive and professional image.
• Effectively participate on committees and work teams as requested.

Skills

Special needs support

Stress management

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood/Development

Job description

POSITION: PreschoolAssociate Teacher

184 days, 8 hours per day

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To plan, organize, coordinate and implement a comprehensive education program at the Site level that is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children.
• Responsible for the care and education of a group of children as a part of a teaching team.
• Plan and implement the curriculum in accordance with Merrillville Community School Corporation and Indiana Department of Education standards.
• Active participation with the children, families, and other members of the teaching team.
• Assess and address the needs of individual children.
• Present a positive and professional image.
• Effectively participate on committees and work teams as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood/Development is required.
• Must be able to work with children identified with special needs in a positive manner.
• Must be familiar with stress management and conflict resolution techniques.