Preschool Early Childhood Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Our Mission: To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & FamiliesAbout EOCF:Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. Position Summary:Do you enjoy creating engaging learning experiences for young children? Are you passionate about helping children learn, grow, and succeed through play exploration and meaningful relationships?Join our team as an Early Childhood Education Teacher at one of our Full Day/Full Year sites! Come help create a positive, nurturing classroom environment where children can thrive. In this role, you will plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children enrolled in our Full Day, Full Year Head Start program. Working collaboratively with families and classroom staff, you will create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports the unique strengths and needs of every child.Compensation & ScheduleOur Full Day Full Year centers operate Monday - Friday from 6:30AM to 6PM. We are currently hiring for closing shift positions, with the earliest start time being 9am, and the latest end time 6pm. This benefitted position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and has an hourly wage ranging from $21.94 - 22.93 per hour based on qualifications.Required Qualifications:Associate 's degree in early childhood education or child development or Associates degree in a related field with 30 quarter/20 semester credits in ECE related courses.Preferred Experience:One year of paid or formal volunteer/internship experience with groups of children 3-5 years of age in an early childhood setting.A training plan may be considered depending on qualifications.Bilingual highly desiredKey ResponsibilitiesApply knowledge of child development and early childhood education to effectively plan and implement curriculum. Observe and assess children on your case load and set individualized goals.Understand and implement current best practices of early childhood education.Prepare the classroom environment to meet the educational needs of each child.Track each child's progress and incorporate the information into the curriculum.Maintain confidentiality of records and information.Ability to:Be proficient with technology for maintaining accurate records, completing documentation and meeting reporting requirementsApply the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.Be adaptable to new systems, software, and digital tools used in early learning environments. Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skillsReceive information and feedback in an understanding manner.Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervisionInterviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is receivedEducational Opportunities for Children and Families ( EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.