Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Education)

• Classroom Management
• Maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and encourage child’s independence and self-selection of activities.
• Ensure that all children are always under appropriate supervision and guidance.
• Maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Utilize Positive Behavior Support strategies.
• Assist with the timely completion of necessary paperwork, including developmental assessments, lesson plans, newsletters, incident reports, etc.
• Participate in reflective supervision and classroom coaching.

• Curriculum
• Assist in the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enhance the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of each child.
• Assist in the development of lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes for children and participate in implementing them intentionally.
• Assist in the integration of other areas, i.e., health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, and parent involvement, into the education plan.
• Assist in, or take responsibility for as assigned, the creation of documentation panels on a regular basis to make the learning that the children are experiencing visible to parents and visitors.

• Parent Engagement
• Develop effective relationships with parents through regular informal conversations.
• Communicate with parents regularly about their child’s progress.
• As assigned, participate in home visits with each child’s family to clarify child and family needs.
• Encourage parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home.
• Develop effective partnerships with parents by encouraging input into all aspects of the educational program.

• ⭐ education/Qualifications
• A minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development;

• OR
• Associate’s Degree in a related field 1. A CDA (Child Development Associate) Certification will be required to be attained.
• A minimum of six months’ experience teaching in an early childhood program preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check that meets compliance standards.

⭐ what’s in it for you?

✔️ Generous Paid Time Off

• Up to 96 hours vacation and 96 hours sick time in your first year
• 10 paid holidays, including your birthday
• 2-week paid Winter Break
• 1-week paid Spring Break
• Paid inclement weather days

✔️ Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Starting at $18.69+ per hour (based on experience and tenure)
• Medical premiums starting at $40.32 per paycheck
• No copays for mental health therapy
• Dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and more
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible

✔️ Thrive in Your Career

• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Tuition assistance available
• No contracts
• Smaller class sizes (8–17 students)
• Additional teacher support in every classroom

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