Early Childhood Educator

New Pisgah Day Care is in search of a passionate Early Childhood Educator to become a vital part of our educational team. The selected individual will be tasked with managing a classroom of young learners aged 3-5, collaborating closely with a fellow educator to ensure a nurturing and effective learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet children and their families with kindness and professionalism each day.
• Foster a clean, joyful, and comfortable setting in the preschool classroom by adhering to daily protocols.
• Work alongside a co-educator to create and execute weekly lesson plans that receive approval from the program Director.
• Engage students through diverse teaching techniques, including play, music, arts and crafts, and more.
• Instruct children using a Creative curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills such as letters, numbers, colors, and shapes.
• Establish strong connections with parents, ensuring transparent communication regarding the program and the development of their children.
• Oversee nap time routines while integrating lesson planning and professional growth.
• Track student development utilizing Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Demonstrate experience in working with families.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience is preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in childcare is preferred.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, or CDA Gateway Level 2, 3, 4, or 5 certification is required.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental coverage
• 401k retirement plan
• 8-hour work shifts
• Paid sick leave and personal days
• Paid winter and spring breaks