Pre-K Teacher for 2026-27

About Us 21st Century Charter School at Gary is part of the GEO Academies network, delivering an innovative Pre-K-12 model focused on college and career readiness. As a tuition-free public charter school, we serve students from kindergarten through high school with a strong emphasis on academic excellence, early college opportunities, and career pathways. Our Early Childhood program plays a critical role in building the foundation for lifelong learning. We are committed to ensuring that all students enter kindergarten with strong skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Position Overview The Pre-School (Pre-K) Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports early childhood growth across cognitive, social-emotional, and physical domains. This role emphasizes kindergarten readiness, structured play-based learning, and strong family partnerships.

Reports To:

Principal Position Type:

Full-time, 10-month Essential Responsibilities Plan and implement developmentally appropriate instruction aligned to Indiana Early Learning Standards Deliver a play-based, student-centered learning environment that promotes exploration, curiosity, and foundational skill development Build early literacy and numeracy skills through structured and guided activities Foster social-emotional development, including self-regulation, collaboration, and communication Create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment Monitor and assess student progress using age-appropriate tools and observational data Communicate regularly with families regarding student growth, development, and school readiness Partner with support staff (Special Education, interventionists, etc.) to meet diverse learner needs Establish clear routines, expectations, and positive behavior supports Participate in professional development, coaching cycles, and school events

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Valid Indiana teaching license in Early Childhood or Elementary (or ability to obtain) Knowledge of early childhood development and best instructional practices Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills Ability to integrate technology appropriately in early learning environments

Preferred:

Experience teaching Pre-K or early elementary students Experience working in an urban or high-needs school setting Familiarity with play-based or blended learning models CDA (Child Development Associate) or Early Childhood endorsement

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have an Indiana Professional Educator License in Early Childhood or Elementary Teaching? (Substitute licenses cannot be accepted).

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location:

In person