Bilingual** Full-Time Preschool Teacher

Whole Kids Academy is a warm and vibrant Spanish immersion preschool with nearly a decade of experience serving local families. We take immense pride in nurturing and developing the whole child as we work towards our goal of helping children grow as strong, independent thinkers in a warm and loving environment. Our school is home to an incredibly connected and invested community, where children, teachers and families learn, grow and thrive together. We are in search of dynamic educators to join our team and provide a holistic education to young children. Our educators work to instill a loving, community while nurturing happy, healthy, resilient children who love to learn and are eager to explore life's wonder and possibilities. The right candidate will be exceptionally passionate about early childhood education, and will share our team's values. All members of our team must be incredibly organized, proactive and able to thrive in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment. The key functions of this role include, but are not limited to: Providing a warm, safe, and well-supervised environment with lots of love, hugs, care and attention provided to each child and family! We give big, warm bear hugs to each child upon their arrival at school, are invested in their days and work to build strong relationships by getting to know each child's individual likes, dislikes, fears, strengths and ways they may need support. Developing and executing lesson plans that target important areas of preschool growth and development including mathematics, literacy, social studies, STEAM, music, fine and gross motor skills. Ensuring that all learning experiences are hands-on, creative, foster wonder, awe and curiosity, are fun and engaging for the children so each child may grow a life-long love for learning. Utilizing curricula resources to ensure that children are challenged in the areas of mathematics, literacy, writing and language to build upon their current skillset and reach their full academic potential. Ensuring tracking and communication of developmental milestone achievement and areas of growth for each child. Provide a tailored learning experience for each child based on their developmental age and specific needs. Additional responsibilities may arise. For a complete list of duties and responsibilities, please reach out! You would be a great fit for this role if you are…

PASSIONATE AND WHOLEHEARTED . A

genuine love and passion for working with children is a must-have for working at Whole Kids Academy! Teaching young children is demanding work but our passion drives our mission and the joy we receive from doing it. We put our full hearts in all that we do and always aim to go above and beyond, making a true difference for the children and families we serve. We use our in-depth knowledge of age-appropriate and developmental milestones to provide impactful and enriching learning experiences for our children in a safe, fun and academic learning environment.

WARM, KIND AND EMPATHETIC

. We are known for our particularly warm and loving community. We are a school that truly cares about each and every member of our community. We are huggers, we are nurturing, we are incredibly patient, listen to understand and provide empathy, and we take action to make a difference. We are a glass half-full kind of community that practices the art of gratitude and works to find the silver lining.

PRACTICE COURAGE AND INTEGRITY.

You'll be relied upon again and again to use good judgement and do the right thing over what's easy, convenient or comfortable. We are looking for team members who are professionals in their field to serve as role models to our team, our children and the community we serve. Additionally, we have the drive it takes to go the extra mile in making a positive impact for others.

HUMBLE AND A TEAM PLAYER

. We make an effort to demonstrate gratitude and appreciation for the people and opportunities presented by our school and community. We value collaboration and insist upon a positive, productive and can-do mindset. We trust and value one another enough to empower and recognize each other's achievements. We rise by lifting those around us. We share the credit when things are going well and shoulder responsibility during challenging moments.

DEPENDABLE

. Consistent punctuality and attendance are of utmost importance at WKA. Our children, families and team are counting on us each and every day, therefore commitment and consistency are key.

A STRONG COMMUNICATOR

. We hold a high bar for communication with children, parents and team members alike; after all, it's what keeps us connected. We expect clear, kind, thoughtful and consistent written and verbal communication. Our team members serve as ambassadors for our school and are expected to use discretion, poise and good judgement when communicating with impressionable children, parents who live for them and team members too.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

Candidate with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education (or a related field). Must have MSDE Lead Teaching Credential via 45 Hour Child Growth and Development and 45 Hour Pre-Service Training for Preschool and additional courses. At least three years' experience in a school or childcare setting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required. Native Spanish language is required. Per MSDE licensing regulations, all applicants are required to successfully complete a state and federal background check as well as a medical clearance to safely perform all expected job duties.

Team Benefits:

We seek exceptional team members to work at our school and as such, we work hard to provide exceptional pay and benefits in return for the important work you do! We offer an extensive benefits package for our team members which includes: High quality health care, dental and vision plans 401K retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match Significant tuition discounts for dependent children Paid continuing education opportunities and tuition assistance for related coursework Generous annual leave benefits including vacation, sick, birthday, volunteer and continuing education leave PLUS 16 paid holidays, including a full week off at the end of the year! Many on the job perks - snacks, coffee kudos, monthly staff lunches, free parking, on the spot awards and bonuses and a community that respects and appreciates each other and the work that we do!

Timeframe:

We are looking for our new Preschool Teacher to begin as soon as possible. While we prefer a candidate that is looking for a long-term home with our school, we require a minimum commitment of 12 months. If this position interests you and you think you would be a good fit, we encourage you to submit an application online. Should you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at careers@wholekidsacademy.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you available to work Monday - Friday from 8:30-5:30 p.m.?

Experience:

early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required) English (Required)

Work Location:

In person