Lead Preschool Teacher

Benefits / Perks

• Professional Development : Room for growth within the company
• Low child-to-teacher ratios
• Weekly planning time
• Paid background check, CPR, First-Aid, & Food Handlers Permit
• Teacher Appreciation & Recognition : Surprise Gifts / Snacks
• PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Mental Health Days
• Health Insurance including vision & dental
• 401K
• Classroom supplies stipend
• Free daily lunch
• Bonuses
• Annual Mental Health Retreat
• Employee childcare discount

Payscale : $16hr to $20hr

Job Summary :

Welcome to a place of work where you consistently feel appreciated. Little Duckling uses its Four Core Values : Love, Community, Social-Emotional, and Distinction to create the best work environment for the best Childcare Rock Stars out there.

Work where you feel valued, acknowledged, and encouraged to be your best self. From building ties with children in the classroom to understanding coworkers, you'll love waking up for your career every day.

The ideal candidate is creative, helpful, kind, a team player, and unafraid to work hard while having fun!

Why Work For Us?

Do you prioritize qualities like excitement, cooperation, and encouragement in a job? To advance your career and make an impact in an area that matters, take advantage of a workplace and team that recognize your unique gifts, talents, and skills.

Exceptional Management & Leadership You’ll Love

Imagine walking into a workplace where you feel supported. Where the management and leadership team are advocates for its team of teachers and caregivers.

At Little Duckling, love and community is at the core of our servant leadership model.

Skyrocket Your Career

Take advantage of opportunities for paid training, professional development, and growth within an organization that has availability for career advancement.

Get the help you need to grow in the way you deserve.

Responsibilities :

• Implement a careful and creative program suitable for specific age groups of children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children
• Observe and engage each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and problem solve
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background, psyche, and needs.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.

Qualifications :

• Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• CDA, degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education
• Have a heart for children, teaching, or helping families

Join a team that feels like family and enjoys flexible hours and an incredible work-life balance before it’s too late!

APPLY NOW WHILE THIS GREAT JOB IS STILL AVAILABLE!

Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center.

All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate.