Early Childhood/Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

At Westminster School for Young Children, we're looking for dedicated educators to join our team of approximately 45 faculty members.

We strive to create a collaborative, warm, and professional environment that supports teachers in providing nurturing learning experiences for children ages 1-5.

With a focus on play-based and low student-to-teacher ratios, we offer a unique opportunity for teachers to grow and develop in a supportive and stimulating setting.

• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that cater to the diverse needs of young learners, incorporating play-based and child-centered approaches.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and families, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Embody a growth mindset, embracing feedback and ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practices.
• Employ critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address classroom challenges and support both children and colleagues.
• Exhibit exceptional professionalism, including punctuality, organization, and effective communication with staff and families.
• Utilize relevant experience to enhance classroom routines, student engagement, and overall program quality.

• Genuine passion for working with and teaching young children
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and openness to feedback
• Reliable, organized, and professional in day-to-day responsibilities
• Understanding of (or willingness to learn) basic child development and play-based learning practices
• Experience working with young children (preschool or early childhood setting preferred)

• Staff childcare discount
• Competitive pay
• Benefits
• Generous PTO

Westminster School for Young Children employs approximately 45 faculty members. The school environment is collaborative, warm, professional, and strives to support

teachers who are passionate about providing play-based and nurturing learning

experiences for young children. WSYC follows the lowest student:teacher ratios

recommended by our accrediting agency, the National Association for the Education of

Young Children (NAEYC). Teachers are on campus from 8:30-2:30 daily. Our school year runs from mid-August to mid-May with a 5-week summer program. On Mondays,

students are dismissed at 12:00, giving teachers built-in time in their schedules to work in their classrooms, collaborate with their team, and for professional development. WSYC offers staff discounts, generous pay and benefits.