Early Childhood Education Teacher

Position:Early Childhood Education Teacher

Location: Wilmington, DE

Job :170

# of Openings:1

Kingswood Community Center (KCC) is looking for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. As an Early Learning Academy (ELA) Teacher, you’ll play a key role in shaping young minds through a Montessori-inspired curriculum that encourages independence, curiosity, and a love for learning.

• Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to fostering early childhood development.
• Work in a supportive environment that values innovation, creativity, and professional growth.
• Make a lasting impact on children’s lives by nurturing their curiosity and confidence.

As an ELA Teacher, you will create and implement high-quality learning experiences tailored to young learners. You will foster a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom that supports academic growth, executive functioning, and social-emotional development. Through effective curriculum planning, personalized instruction, and strong classroom management, you will create a vibrant, Montessori-inspired learning experience that builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

• Design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using Montessori principles and best practices in early childhood education.
• Drive children’s growth in literacy, language, cognition, mathematics, and social-emotional development through the use of Montessori materials and additional tools.
• Create and maintain structured yet flexible classroom schedules, including uninterrupted work periods for pre-K learners.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of children with varying abilities, including those with learning exceptionalities.
• Utilize ongoing assessments (e.g., Teaching Strategies GOLD, Montessori Early Childhood Inventories) to track progress and tailor instruction.
• Cultivate a warm, inviting classroom that promotes independence, creativity, and cultural awareness, emphasizing art, nature, objects and curated student work.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe learning space that supports exploration and collaboration.
• Model and encourage grace, courtesy, and respectful interactions among children and adults.
• Regularly assess classroom safety and effectiveness in meeting students’ needs.

• Work closely with fellow educators, specialists, and support staff to ensure individualized instruction.
• Maintain open, respectful communication with families through meetings, conferences, and digital platforms.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practices and stay aligned with Montessori and early childhood education standards.

• Ensure compliance with agency policies, licensing requirements, and Head Start standards.
• Maintain accurate records, assessment data, and documentation for student progress.
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and program evaluations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) preferred (or willingness to complete within two years of hire).
• 3-5 years of teaching experience, ideally in a Montessori environment.

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