2 Open Positions:
- Lead Teacher (Full or Part-time)
- Team Teacher (Full or Part-time)
- Full-Time: (Lead or Team) Working AM's with children 2 through 3 and PMs with children 2 through 5.
- Hours: M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm (Full-time)
- Part-Time: (Lead or Team) Working AM's only with children ages 2 through 3
- Hours: M-F 8:30am to 1:30pm (Part-time)
- 2024-25 School Year
About Us:
Holy Cross Preschool is a licensed, developmentally appropriate, school-year preschool located on the beautiful grounds of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in Belmont. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join our dedicated team of early childhood educators. At Holy Cross Preschool, we support and encourage the cognitive growth of each child placing particular emphasis on relationship building, social/emotional development, and building academic foundations in a play-based environment. For our teachers, Holy Cross Preschool offers ongoing coaching, low student-teacher ratios, and a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Teachers will:
- Build and nurture relationships with the children and their parents/caregivers.
- Model and support Christian values
- Work in collaboration with the entire teaching team
- Assist in the planning and implementation of a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum under the guidance and supervision of the classroom lead teacher and the preschool director
- Meet the physical and emotional demands of working with preschool age children
- Change diapers and assist in toileting including toilet training
Teacher Qualifications:
- Understand and demonstrate the fundamental characteristics of a play-based curriculum.
- For Lead Teacher Position, minimum of 12 college semester or equivalent units in early childhood education or child development completed, with passing grades, at an accredited or approved college or university. The units shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development; child, family, and community, and ECE program/curriculum. Your resume should detail the courses taken that fulfill this requirement.
- For Team Teacher Position, Candidates with 6 qualifying ECE units and plans for continued enrollment until the required 12 ECE units have been completed will be considered. Your resume should detail the courses taken that fulfill this requirement along with the units you plan to enroll in.
- 2 Years experience teaching in a play-based preschool required for Lead Position, preferred for Team Teacher Position
- Experience in a lead teaching position preferred but not required for Lead Position
- Open to working during the Summer months
Benefits:
- Teachers earn their regular hourly pay during school-year vacations and holidays (Approximately 5 weeks)
- 40 hours paid sick-time
- Compensation is dependent on experience and education.
Holy Cross Preschool is an equal opportunity employer.
Application: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter with their resume when applying. Candidates possessing the strongest qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- official transcript verifying the minimum 6 ECE units (Required)
- Child Development Permit (Preferred)
Work Location: In person