Preschool Educator: Shape Young Minds, Grow & Learn

Youth In Need, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off including Holidays and 2

401k with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

Youth In Need, Inc. seeks a Preschool Educator at the Academy Neighborhood School to create a warm, welcoming classroom where children can reach their highest potential.

You will partner with parents and colleagues to deliver responsive, developmentally appropriate instruction and strong classroom management. Requirements include a Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (or related degree with 36 hours in ECE), Head Start or licensed program experience, and CPR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or related degree with 36 hours in ECE/Child Development.
• 3+ years' experience in Head Start or licensed community childcare program preferred.
• CPR certification and Driver's License are required.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that supports children's growth and learning.
• Partner with parents and colleagues to implement developmentally appropriate practices.
• Demonstrate exemplary responsive care and effective classroom management while planning engaging lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Responsive care

Developmentally appropriate practice

Parent partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Related degree with 36 hours in ECE/Child Development

Tools

CPR certification

Driver's License

Job description

Youth In Need, Inc. seeks a Preschool Educator at the Academy Neighborhood School to create a warm, welcoming classroom where children can reach their highest potential.

You will partner with parents and colleagues to deliver responsive, developmentally appropriate instruction and strong classroom management. Requirements include a Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development (or related degree with 36 hours in ECE), Head Start or licensed program experience, and CPR