Part Time Preschool Teacher Mid Shift

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and dependable Part-Time On My Way Pre-K Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This position will work primarily with children ages 3–5 years old in our On My Way Pre-K classroom.

The ideal candidate will understand the importance of kindergarten readiness and will create a structured, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s social-emotional, language, literacy, math, cognitive, and physical development.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities for children ages 3–5.
• Support the goals and expectations of Indiana’s On My Way Pre-K program and kindergarten-readiness standards.
• Provide engaging instruction in early literacy, letter recognition, phonics, early writing, numbers, counting, shapes, colors, science, and social-emotional development.
• Lead small-group and whole-group learning activities, circle time, learning centers, art, sensory experiences, dramatic play, and hands-on activities.
• Maintain a structured daily classroom routine while allowing children opportunities for exploration, creativity, and independence.
• Use positive guidance and age-appropriate behavior-management strategies to support children’s self-regulation and social skills.
• Observe and document children’s developmental progress and identify areas where additional support may be needed.
• Assist with assessments, portfolios, classroom documentation, and other records required for the Pre-K program.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians regarding children’s progress, behavior, classroom activities, and developmental milestones.
• Support children with developmental delays, special needs, or individualized learning needs through appropriate classroom accommodations and early-intervention strategies.
• Maintain accurate attendance, incident, meal, classroom, and developmental records as required.
• Assist children with toileting, hygiene, meals, rest time, transitions, and other daily routines when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom.
• Follow all daycare policies, licensing regulations, On My Way Pre-K requirements, confidentiality standards, and mandated-reporting requirements.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including supervision requirements, emergency procedures, universal precautions, CPR, and first aid.
• Participate in required staff meetings, professional-development training, and classroom preparation activities.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience working with children ages 3–5 in a preschool, childcare, Head Start, Pre-K, or similar early childhood setting preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and kindergarten-readiness skills.
• Ability to create and follow developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Strong classroom-management and positive behavior-guidance skills.
• Ability to engage young children through hands-on, interactive learning experiences.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Dependable, punctual, organized, patient, and professional.
• Comfortable communicating with families regarding children's development and classroom expectations.
• Knowledge of early literacy, early math, social-emotional learning, and child-development practices.
• Ability to complete required classroom documentation accurately and on time.
• Must meet Indiana childcare licensing and On My Way Pre-K staff requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or must be obtained within the required timeframe.
• Early childhood education coursework, CDA, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, or other qualifying early childhood credential is preferred.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that Pre-K is more than supervision. Our 3–5-year-old classroom prepares children for their next educational step. The right teacher will be enthusiastic about teaching, comfortable maintaining classroom structure, willing to communicate with families, and committed to helping every child enter kindergarten confident and prepared.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy helping young children learn through meaningful, hands-on experiences, we would love to hear from you.ob Summary

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Work Location: In person