Preschool Itinerant Teacher

Our Mission:
To Connect, Empower, and Transform the lives of Children & Families

About EOCF

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives.

Position Summary

Are you passionate about engaging young children through active play? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and value work‑life balance? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Preschool Itinerant Teacher
. In this role, you will create and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children enrolled in our program. The Preschool Itinerant Teacher serves as a substitute teacher across multiple sites, providing continuity of care and high‑quality instruction.

This is a full‑time, benefitted position
. Current funding is approved through June, with the possibility of extension contingent upon continued funding.

Compensation
:
The starting wage and maximum budgeted wage range from $21.94‑$22.93 per hour
, based on experience and qualifications.

• Apply knowledge of child development and early childhood education to effectively plan and implement curriculum.
• Observe and assess children on your case load and set individualized goals.
• Understand and implement current best practices of early childhood education.
• Prepare the classroom environment to meet the educational needs of each child.
• Track each child's progress and incorporate the information into the curriculum.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.

• Associate's degree in early childhood education or child development, or
• Associate's degree in a related field with 30 quarter (or 20 semester) credits in ECE related courses.

• One year of paid or formal volunteer/internship experience with groups of children 3‑5 years of age in an early childhood setting.
• Bilingual highly desired.

A training plan may be considered depending on qualifications.

• Be proficient with technology for maintaining accurate records, completing documentation and meeting reporting requirements.
• Apply the team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.
• Be adaptable to new systems, software, and digital tools used in early learning environments.
• Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Receive information and feedback in an understanding manner.
• Attend appropriate staff meetings and out‑of‑town training sessions as assigned.
• Perform the physical requirements of the job which include regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and outdoors on a playground setting monitoring safe play and supervision.

Interviews to begin as soon a qualified pool of applicants is received.

Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.

Salary: $21.94 - $22.93 per hour