Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

The Children’s Preschool is seeking a passionate, collaborative, and reflective Preschool Teacher who believes children are capable, curious learners and is committed to an emergent, play-based curriculum. The ideal candidate creates meaningful learning experiences based on children's interests, observations, and developmental needs while fostering strong relationships with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement an emergent, child-centered curriculum using progressive early childhood education practices.
• Observe, document, and assess children's learning through ongoing anecdotal records, photographs, and work samples.
• Create engaging classroom environments that encourage exploration, creativity, inquiry, and problem-solving.
• Collaborate closely with co-teachers to plan curriculum, reflect on children's learning, and maintain a supportive classroom community.
• Build strong partnerships with families through open communication and active collaboration.
• Conduct home visits to establish meaningful relationships with families and gain insight into each child's home environment and experiences.
• Hold parent-teacher conferences twice each year to discuss children's growth, development, and learning goals.
• Prepare thoughtful narrative summaries that document each child's progress, strengths, and emerging skills.
• Support children's social-emotional development using respectful, responsive, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming classroom that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging.
• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent experience, as applicable).
• Experience working in preschool or early childhood settings.
• Knowledge of emergent curriculum, progressive education, and play-based learning.
• Strong observation, documentation, and reflective practice skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and develop positive partnerships with families.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and honoring the unique strengths of every child.