Expansion Program Preschool Teacher

Expansion Program Preschool Teacher

Join Children of America - a nationally accredited preschool with 65+ locations across 18 states. As an Expansion Program Preschool Teacher, you will work alongside a talented team of educators in a supportive environment where you are encouraged to grow professionally and share your passion for early childhood education.

The Expansion Program Preschool represents a partnership between the school district and Children of America to deliver high-quality preschool education for eligible three- and four-year-old children. Our culture encourages employees to bring their whole selves to work, because your unique perspectives and experiences make our team stronger.

This role interacts daily with children, parents, management, and teaching staff to support a collaborative and positive learning environment.

Minimum requirements include a baccalaureate degree and completion of a teacher preparation program, P-3 Certificate of Eligibility (CE), minimum two years of experience in a licensed childcare setting, CPR and First Aid certification, meeting all state licensing requirements, strong organizational and decision-making skills, ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff, flexibility and adaptability in challenging situations, and commitment to professional growth.

Work schedule includes a contract duration of 10 months, Monday-Friday.

Day-to-day responsibilities include carrying out daily lesson plans, assisting in creating a safe, structured, and positive learning environment, communicating professionally with parents, children, and team members, utilizing technology to document and deliver child progress reports, exhibiting empathy toward children's emotions and parents' needs, presenting age-appropriate expectations for children, being creative, passionate, and engaged in your work, and leading classroom instruction using COA's Mind and Body Matters curriculum.

Our shared mission and values include accountability, collaboration, growth mindset, integrity, and consistency.

Benefits include internal career advancement opportunities, 50% employee childcare discount, educational assistance and T.E.A.C.H. scholarship partnerships, employee referral bonuses and recognition programs, comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident, disability, 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.

Hourly rate: $55,000 - $70,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, location, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for performance-based incentives or other benefits.

Children of America is committed to fair and transparent hiring practices. This job description is intended to comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state-specific pay transparency regulations.

The listed responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation range reflect the essential functions and expectations of the role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, geographic location, and internal equity.

Children of America is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and the submission of the required state documents.