Close to My Heart is seeking a licensed Preschool teacher at our 4 star Parent Aware and NEPCA accredited preschool. We are currently open to meeting Teachers who are interested in working in our Pre-Kindergarten classrooms (4-5 year olds). The Teacher will help further our mission of bringing the best and most trusted in early childhood education to families we serve. We are a small Non-Profit so that you will have daily interaction with the Directors and Owners of our school.
Our Teachers come to work each day feeling energized because they are partners in the programming and direction of our company.dOur Teachers also know they can trust their colleagues and receive unparalleled manager support each and every day.
Close to My Heart seeks an individual with a strong commitment to helping students reach their full potential. The Lead Teacher will be responsible for managing the classroom and coordinating schedules, as well as engaging students by implementing educational activities and following the teaching philosophy of Maria Montessori. This is an ideal opportunity for a Lead Teacher interested in making a positive difference in the lives of young children.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the other teachers in the design of student instruction and class activities.
- Maintain an orderly classroom.
- Monitor student behavior.
- Have knowledge of standards and assessments for classroom instruction.
- Have knowledge of teaching strategies.
- Organize at least one extra-curricular activity per month.
- Conduct several field trips per year.
- Maintain discipline.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Saint Paul, MN 55109: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Special education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Teaching: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Special Education Certification (Preferred)
- Teaching License (Required)
Work Location: In person