Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher Acension Lutheran Early Childhood Center Thousand Oaks, CA Job Details Full-time $22 - $28 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Observation-based student assessment Early childhood education center experience Hygiene practices (early childhood general education) CPR Certification Maintaining an organized workspace Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques) First aid Mid-level Bachelor's degree in child development Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Curriculum implementation Child Development Classroom experience Clean workspace maintenance Classroom behavior management Classroom Teaching Collaborative teaching Communication skills

Teaching Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance Preschool Teacher — Full Time We are seeking a creative, energetic, and dependable Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to supporting young children's growth and development. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a play-based environment, collaborates well with others, and is motivated to continue growing both professionally and personally. Key Responsibilities Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that supports children's social, emotional, and cognitive development Supervise children in the classroom and on the playground, ensuring safety at all times Observe and assess children's progress and respond to individual and group needs Maintain consistent communication with the Director and teaching team regarding student development and classroom needs Build positive relationships with families and communicate regularly about children's progress and experiences Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to maintain program consistency and quality Maintain a clean, organized classroom that meets health and safety standards Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development Qualifications Experience working as a Preschool Teacher (preferred) Strong understanding of child development and early childhood best practices Experience with play-based learning environments Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation standards Excellent communication, teamwork, and classroom management skills Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain) Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field (preferred) Minimum of 12 ECE units required At least 2 years of preschool teaching experience preferred Job Type Full-Time — In Person Schedule Monday to Friday 8-hour shift Benefits 401(k) with matching Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee discount Flexible schedule options Professional development support Tuition reimbursement Retirement plan We're looking for educators who bring warmth, creativity, and professionalism to the classroom and who want to be part of a supportive, collaborative school community.