Preschool Educator (Clifton Ave)

Job Description:

Equally Created is seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team. As an Educator, you will play a key role in preparing children for a successful transition to kindergarten by fostering academic, social-emotional, and independence skills in a nurturing classroom environment. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality early childhood education using a child-led, HighScope-inspired, and Conscious Discipline approach for children ages 3–5.

Key Responsibilities:

• Kindergarten Readiness: Plan intentional learning experiences that build early literacy, math, problem-solving, independence, and social-emotional skills to prepare children for kindergarten.
• Curriculum Implementation: Effectively plan and implement a child-led, developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports kindergarten readiness and whole-child development.
• Classroom Management: Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that encourages exploration, independence, and self-regulation through Conscious Discipline.
• Student Engagement: Engage children in hands-on, play-based learning experiences that promote cognitive, language, social, and emotional growth.
• Individualized Instruction: Observe and assess each child's development and adapt instruction to support individual learning needs.
• Parent Communication: Maintain positive communication with families by sharing progress and partnering to support each child's development and kindergarten readiness.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with teachers, assistants, and leadership to create a supportive and consistent learning environment.
• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development to strengthen teaching practices and stay current with early childhood best practices.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred, but not required.
• Experience: Prior experience working with young children in an educational setting is required.
• Curriculum Knowledge: Familiarity with the HighScope and Conscious Discipline curriculum is a strong advantage.
• Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Ability to create a nurturing and engaging learning environment.
• Certifications: CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person