Preschool Lead Teacher: Curriculum & Play-Based Learning

Washington Pavilion; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision insurance

Life Insurance

STD/LTD Insurance

401K

Holiday & PTO

Free Washington Pavilion membership

Job summary

Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls seeks a Preschool Teacher to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate preschool program for 3-5 year olds. Responsibilities include researching, developing, implementing, and assessing age-appropriate curriculum emphasizing humanities and sciences.

The role requires enjoying working with young children and diverse groups and collaborating with staff, volunteers, and parents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field; preschool teaching experience and certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent computer and desktop publishing skills.
• Organizational skills and flexibility.
• Ability to develop innovative programs and curriculum and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of preschool program evaluation and teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate preschool programming for 3-5 year olds using best practices.
• Submit lesson plans to Director of Education for review and approval.
• Stay current with professional development and curriculum trends.
• Develop measurable objectives for curriculum.
• Monitor budgets for the preschool program.
• Maintain a safe, clean learning environment and supervise children.
• Collaborate with teacher assistant, volunteers, parents, and specialists.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Curriculum development

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood

Tools

Desktop publishing

Job description

Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls seeks a Preschool Teacher to provide a safe, developmentally appropriate preschool program for 3-5 year olds. Responsibilities include researching, developing, implementing, and assessing age-appropriate curriculum emphasizing humanities and sciences.

The role requires enjoying working with young children and diverse groups and collaborating with staff, volunteers, and parents.