_Prechool Lead Teacher _
Jill's House Intergenerational Preschool is seeking an experienced teachers to co-teach in our 1-2 year old classroom, infant classroom, and preschool classroom. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated teachers who value a play based, emergent curriculum. We practice positive discipline and compliance with that is a must. We are a reggio emilia inspired early learning program with a focus on project-based learning.
Our program focuses on the individual - respect and tolerance are at the core of what we do. We believe each child is a unique individual that deserves our respect and attention. Our teachers act as facilitators, observers and social navigators. We believe in giving children autonomy and the confidence to explore as an independent individual. Children's play is core to learning, and our teachers use invitations/provocations to meet the needs of the class in a hands-on way while adhering to the Indiana Early Learning Foundations.
The current hours are 7:30 - 5:30pm. To apply you must have a current CDA, Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor's degree with at least 15 credit hours in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Job Duties Include:
Weekly lesson planning with co-teacher, in line with Indiana Early Learning Foundations
Plan developmentally appropriate, play-based lessons focused on children's interests and ability levels
Weekly newsletter to parents
Daily face to face communication with parents
Positive communication with parents and coworkers
Completing a developmental assessment tool and learning stories to document children's progress as a learner
Hosting bi-annual parent-teacher conferences
Participating in a minimum of 20 hours of professional development each year
Adhere to and practice all standards of a Level 3 Paths to Quality Program
Strong familiarity with Early Learning Foundations and implementing them in a play-based lesson plan
Willingness and initiative to participate in Paths to Quality level advancement
Training and guiding assistant teachers
Strong command of positive discipline, emergent curriculum, and redirection
Practicing heightened safety, cleaning and sanitizing procedures in response to COVID-19
Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Diapering and assisting with toileting
Passion for continuity of care and best practices
Able to care for up to ten toddlers with a teaching team
Strong understanding of state licensing and PTQ regulations
Benefits:
5 Flexible days of PTO
Paid breaks during school closures (5 weeks)
1 hour paid lunch and plan time with co-teacher
15% discount on childcare tuition
Health Insurance
Attendance of annual INAEYC state conference, ticket and some board expenses paid'
'Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees eligibleWork Location: One location Work Remotely No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31,000.00 - $34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
