Pre Kindergarten Educator at NAEYC Accredited Early Learning Center

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Company parties

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Pre-K Teacher | Kindergarten Readiness

About Sylvania Children's Center

For over 30 years, Sylvania Children's Center has served Toledo families as a NAEYC Accredited, Step Up To Quality Gold Rated program. We have a structured onboarding program, a Mentor Teacher Program, and leadership that actively coaches and develops every educator on our team. We don't just hire warm people — we build serious educators.

Our Pre-K classroom has one clear mission: send children to Kindergarten genuinely ready, academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.

Who Thrives Here

Not every candidate is the right fit for SCC — and we mean that as a compliment to the ones who are.

The educators who grow fastest here are the ones who:

Crave structure over ambiguity — they thrive inside a well-run program with clear systems and expectations

See feedback as fuel — they're coachable, apply corrections quickly, and treat coaching as part of the job

Come to work wanting to grow, not just get through the day

Want to be part of something bigger than their classroom — a team, a culture, a standard worth upholding

Are motivated to develop the people around them, not just the children they serve

If you're warm, skilled, and hungry to grow inside a high-standard program — we want to hear from you.

The Role

The Pre-K Teacher at SCC has a specific mission: prepare children for Kindergarten. That means intentional literacy and numeracy instruction, executive function development, and the social-emotional skills children need in a structured school setting. You'll teach toward clear benchmarks — phonological awareness, letter recognition, number sense, writing their name, following multi-step directions — and communicate that progress to families.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a Pre-K curriculum aligned with Ohio Early Learning Standards and K-readiness benchmarks

Deliver intentional instruction in early literacy (phonological awareness, letter recognition, print concepts), numeracy, and language development

Build executive function skills: self-regulation, attention, and following multi-step directions

Develop social-emotional readiness: cooperation, independence, conflict resolution, and classroom routines

Conduct developmental assessments (ASQ & TSG) and track Kindergarten readiness progress

Communicate meaningfully with families about their child's milestones and next steps

Submit lesson plans, maintain attendance and portfolio records

Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development (min. 20 hours/year)

What We Require

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field — required; CDA with documented Pre-K experience considered

Must meet Ohio licensing requirements for the preschool age group

Knowledge of Pre-K frameworks, Ohio Early Learning Standards, and K-readiness benchmarks

1+ year implementing structured curriculum in an early childhood setting preferred

A coachable, outcomes-oriented mindset and the professionalism your team and families can rely on

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience and credentials

Structured onboarding program and Mentor Teacher Program

Paid weekly planning time and professional development

Active leadership that coaches and invests in your growth

A culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence

Opportunities for advancement

The children in this classroom are heading to Kindergarten. Help us make sure they arrive ready.

Apply today to join Sylvania Children's Center — where educators are developed, not just employed.