Preschool Teacher
25 days ago
Thousand Oaks
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Health insurance, • Paid time off, • Training & development, • Tuition assistance We are seeking a creative, energetic, and dependable Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to supporting young childrens growth and development. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a play-based environment, collaborates well with others, and is motivated to continue growing both professionally and personally. Key Responsibilities • Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum, • Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that supports childrens social, emotional, and cognitive development, • Supervise children in the classroom and on the playground, ensuring safety at all times, • Observe and assess childrens progress and respond to individual and group needs, • Maintain consistent communication with the Director and teaching team regarding student development and classroom needs, • Build positive relationships with families and communicate regularly about childrens progress and experiences, • Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to maintain program consistency and quality, • Maintain a clean, organized classroom that meets health and safety standards, • Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development Qualifications • Experience working as a Preschool Teacher (preferred), • Strong understanding of child development and early childhood best practices, • Experience with play-based learning environments, • Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation standards, • Excellent communication, teamwork, and classroom management skills, • Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain), • Bachelors degree in Child Development or related field (preferred), • Minimum of 12 ECE units required, • At least 2 years of preschool teaching experience preferred Job Type Full-Time In Person Schedule • Monday to Friday, • 8-hour shift Benefits • 401(k) with matching, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Life insurance, • Flexible spending account, • Paid time off, • Employee discount, • Flexible schedule options, • Professional development support, • Tuition reimbursement, • Retirement plan Were looking for educators who bring warmth, creativity, and professionalism to the classroom and who want to be part of a supportive, collaborative school community.