Preschool Teacher

Be a part of something BIG. Committed to giving every vulnerable child an opportunity to succeed, we deliver high quality services that empower families, make children healthier, and communities stronger.

Find your purpose: We’re dedicated to growing employees who want a career in helping at-risk children and families succeed. Employees get ongoing training opportunities to include job-related certificates, credentials, and tuition reimbursement.

Keep the balance: We value employee wellness by offering 15 paid holidays off including a one-week paid holiday break, and a generous time off policy that increases over time. We invest in free mental health services for staff, along with free, unlimited access to an employee health portal designed just for staff wellness.

NAME OF POSITION: PRESCHOOL TEACHER

40 hours per week, school year

P-3 Required

Job Overview

We are fast-paced and high-demand, non-profit program that depends on everybody in every position to help our centers function with ease. You will gain diverse experience working with an at-risk population. Cross-training is available and expected for all positions.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create high quality lesson plans that are inclusive and individualized
• Oversee supervision and management of children in the classroom to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment
• Serve as mentor to classroom support staff
• Promote social and emotional development serving at-risk children
• Assess child development three times a year
• Follow all curriculum, assessment, and education procedures as directed

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Preferred Education Level

Bachelor’s or higher in Early Childhood Education or another field with coursework equivalent

Experience

Some experience preferred, Head Start experience preferred

Preferred Experience

2+ years of direct experience with at-risk population, 2+ years of Head Start experience

Personal characteristics: Self-motivated, compassionate, flexible, dependable, friendly

Certifications: P3 mandatory

Physical abilities: Lift 30 pounds

Norwescap provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.38 – $38.42 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• P3 certification (Required)

Work Location: In person