Early Childhood Education Co-Teacher

Description

Job Title: Preschool Co-Teacher

Department: Childcare

Reports To: Director of Childcare

Position Type: Regular, Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay: $20.75/hr

Benefits: Eligible (details below)

The Goodman Community Center (GCC) is here for our whole community. People from all walks of life and all ages come for programs and services that make their lives—and our community—stronger. We strengthen lives and secure futures within a community where everyone is valued and has the resources they need to be successful. Goodman Community Center 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.

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at Goodman Community Center provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children ages 3–5 learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. The Teacher works collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and ECE team to create a high-quality learning environment that supports each child's cognitive, social‑emotional, physical, and language development while fostering positive relationships with children and families.

• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher to create a welcoming, inclusive classroom and implement daily lesson plans, schedules, classroom routines, and behavior guidance strategies that support children's learning and development.
• Foster children's social-emotional growth using Conscious Discipline, positive guidance practices, and developmentally appropriate classroom management techniques.
• Plan and facilitate engaging learning experiences that introduce early literacy, math, science, art, and social studies concepts through curiosity, play, exploration, and problem‑solving in a mixed‑age classroom.
• Observe children's development, document milestones, and maintain accurate records in accordance with Creative Curriculum assessment expectations.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with child assessments through observations, work samples, photographs, and other documentation methods. Communicate developmental concerns and family needs to the Director of Childcare as appropriate.
• Create and maintain a culturally responsive and inclusive classroom that reflects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities of children and families.
• Maintain children's portfolios and assessment documentation within Creative Curriculum.
• Promote children's health and well‑being by encouraging daily physical activity, healthy habits, and developmentally appropriate nutrition education.
• Build positive relationships with families through daily communication, conferences, family engagement activities, orientations, open houses, and center‑wide events.
• Create a supportive environment where every child feels safe, respected, and encouraged to participate as an individual and as a member of the classroom community.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and engaging classroom by rotating materials, sanitizing toys and equipment, following health and safety procedures, and ensuring appropriate supervision of children at all times.
• Maintain accurate attendance records, child files, required documentation, permission forms, and other records in accordance with licensing, accreditation, grant, and Goodman Community Center requirements.
• Comply with all applicable child care licensing regulations, accreditation standards, organizational policies, and program procedures while maintaining required certifications and completing required training.
• Respond appropriately to illnesses, injuries, emergencies, and suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with organizational policies, licensing…