Preschool Teacher

Family Development Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Family Development Services seeks a full-time Preschool Teacher to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for young children. This role involves fostering a supportive learning environment, conducting assessments, and collaborating with families to ensure holistic development. The ideal candidate has educational qualifications in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching preschool aged children.

Qualifications

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience teaching preschool aged children highly preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate classroom activities.
• Foster a positive environment for child autonomy and growth.
• Conduct ongoing child assessments and strengthen family engagement.

Skills

Child Development

Classroom Management

Effective Communication

Engagement Strategies

Cultural Awareness

Education

AA/AS in Early Childhood Education

BA/BS in Early Childhood Education

State Awarded Preschool Teacher Certification

BA/BS in related fields with 15 college courses in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Southwest HS-EHS - Indianapolis, IN

Salary Range: $27.13 - $29.48

Description

Family Development Services' full time Preschool Teacher will plan and implement developmentally and age-appropriate classroom activities for young children that will improve their literacy, numeric, language, cognitive, fine and gross motor skills; improve positive attitudes toward learning, social behavior and emotional well-being as well as their physical health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and emotionally supportive environment that encourages child autonomy, cultural expression, and developmental growth.
• Implement engaging, multi-modal activities that support concept development, reasoning, and continuous feedback to maximize learning time.
• Use proactive behavior strategies with clear expectations, redirection, and classroom management aligned with Head Start standards.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and organized classroom through daily health checks, hygiene practices, and supervision in all environments.
• Deliver Head Start curriculum with fidelity through structured lesson plans, routines, and individualized instruction based on assessment data.
• Conduct ongoing child assessments, maintain documentation, and meet CLASS benchmarks for instructional quality and classroom interactions.
• Strengthen family engagement through home visits, conferences, volunteer coordination, and collaboration with family services staff.
• Support experiential learning through supervised field trips and outdoor activities.
• Participate in professional development, coaching, and self-assessment for continuous improvement.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Frequent typing, data entry, and close visual work.
• Respond quickly to children’s needs and emergencies.

Qualifications

• AA/AS in Early Childhood Education OR BA/BS in Early Childhood Education -OR- state awarded preschool teacher certification with experience teaching preschool aged children-OR- BA/BS in related fields with at least fifteen college courses in Early Childhood Education plus experience teaching preschool aged children. BA Highly preferred.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.