Co-Lead Preschool Teacher

Small community preschool seeking a part time or full-time lead co-teacher who will work alongside director/co-teacher with 39 years experience for the 2024-25 school year.

Beautiful classroom, warm environment, low staff to student ratios and excellent support staff.

In addition to all DEL (Department of Early Learning) lead-teacher licensing requirements, applicant must have three years' early childhood teaching experience and have a genuine love for children and respect them as individuals.

Hours: full day (8am-3pm) or part day (8:30am-12:30pm). Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Monday - Friday or Monday - Wednesday with school calendar vacations and possibility of summer session

DEL Requirements:

ECE certificate or equivalent qualifications

Be at least 18 years or age

Must have a DEL Background check

Infant/child CPR and First Aid Certification

Bloodborne Pathogen/ HIV & AIDS training

Child abuse, neglect/ exploitation training

Food handler card

20 Hours of STARRS (with an additional 10 hours each year)/ complete within 6 months of hire and 4 mandated DCYF trainings

TB test completed, MMR records

The Gan is a Jewish preschool. Applicants do not need to be Jewish to apply. Jewish instruction is provided by the program manager.

Must be fit for duty physically and mentally. Using proper lifting techniques, must be able to lift and hold children up to 40 pounds. Willing and able to stoop, kneel and bend in order to play with children, to speak to children at the child’s eye level, pick up toys and equipment from the floor. Must be able to evacuate children in case of an emergency.

Benefits:

Health insurance subsidy

Paid time off

Signing bonus paid at 6 months and one year

Send resume and please include references of prior jobs in Early childhood education.

Application Questions:

Do you have an ECE certificate or equivalent?

Are you registered on MERIT?