Pre-K Teacher
Organization: GOMS – A faith-based organization focused on integrating Christian values into our educational philosophy and daily practices.
As a Pre-K Teacher in our center, you will help children prepare for school in a dynamic, engaging environment that promotes discovery, creativity, and collaboration. By maintaining low teacher-child ratios, we ensure children receive personalized support and the freedom to explore and learn through play, guided inquiry, and hands-on experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Inquiry-Based Learning: Develop and facilitate project-based learning activities, encouraging children to ask questions and explore topics that interest them.
- Environment as the Third Teacher: Set up purposeful learning spaces that invite exploration and allow children to make choices, promoting independence and self-directed learning.
- Family Collaboration: Communicate regularly with families, especially when children require extra support, ensuring consistent developmental progress and shared goals.
- Child Observation and Documentation: Capture each child’s growth through detailed observations, written notes, and visual documentation to share with families.
- Physical Care and Meal Supervision: Oversee mealtimes, guiding children in appropriate eating habits, and maintain hygiene standards to keep the classroom clean and safe.
- Diverse Learning Support: While not a specialization, familiarity with ADHD and mild autism is a valued skill, enabling support for a diverse range of learning needs within the classroom.
Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in a child-centered, low-ratio classroom setting, especially one emphasizing exploration-based learning.
- Strong creativity, communication, and adaptive teaching skills.
- Familiarity with ADHD and autism in young children is a plus, supporting our inclusive approach.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to engage in activities with children, lift up to 50 lbs, and participate in floor-based play.
- Background checks and health screenings as required by state regulations.
Job Details
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: TBD per hour
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Retirement benefits
Schedule
- 8-hour shifts
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to guide children as they prepare for school and beyond, providing them with a strong foundation both academically and socially. At GOMS, we support our teachers with a collaborative work environment and resources for continuous learning and growth.
