Company Overview Kid Angles:

The Early Education School is a play-based, Reggio Emilia-inspired early childhood program in Bloomington, Indiana. We believe children learn best through meaningful relationships, hands-on experiences, exploration, creativity, and plenty of opportunities to play. Our classrooms are active, collaborative spaces where teachers work together to create environments that respond to children's interests while supporting their social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development. We are looking for an Assistant Preschool Teacher who is dependable, engaged, and ready to be an active member of our preschool teaching team. Position Overview The Assistant Preschool Teacher works alongside the Lead Teacher to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom for children 3-4 years old. This is not a position where you simply "help out" when asked. Our Assistant Teachers are active members of the classroom. They build relationships with children, supervise and engage throughout the day, participate in classroom activities and projects, support routines and transitions, and help to maintain an environment where children can learn through play and exploration in a safe way. Responsibilities Actively supervise and engage with children throughout the day Build warm, responsive relationships with children and families Ability to multitask, quickly monitoring and moving in to engage with children during conflict or safety concerns. Support the Lead Teacher in implementing play-based learning experiences, projects, and classroom activities Participate in classroom routines including meals, toileting, rest time, transitions, and outdoor play Observe children and contribute to documentation of their learning and development Help children develop independence, problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, and positive peer relationships Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment Communicate and collaborate with the Lead Teacher and other members of the Kid Angles team Follow all Indiana childcare licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and Kid Angles policies Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and ongoing training Receive feedback professionally and work toward individual and classroom goals

What We're Looking For:

The right person for this position is someone who: Is dependable and understands that consistent attendance matters to children and their teaching team. Enjoys actually playing, talking, creating, exploring, and learning alongside young children. Takes initiative rather than waiting to be told each next step. Can remain attentive and actively supervise children in a busy classroom environment. Communicates respectfully and works well as part of a team. Is patient, flexible, and able to respond to challenging moments in an appropriate way. Is open to coaching, feedback, and continued professional growth. Takes accountability for mistakes and makes an active effort to imrpove. Understands that preschool behavior is communication and is willing to help children learn the skills they need rather than expecting them to already have them. Experience & Qualifications Previous experience working with young children in a professional setting is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person who demonstrates reliability, initiative, and a genuine interest in early childhood education. Applicants must meet Indiana child care employment requirements and be willing to complete required background checks, health requirements, orientation, and ongoing professional development. Education or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field is a plus. Pre-employment Requirements Fingerprints / Criminal History Background Check Drug Screen Physical Scheduling This is a full-time position Monday through Friday. Specific hours will be determined based on classroom needs and the strengths and availability of the selected candidate. Why Kid Angles? At Kid Angles, we take early childhood education seriously, but that doesn't mean childhood should be serious. Our teachers get messy. We follow children's questions down unexpected paths. We build, paint, dig, investigate, read, pretend, experiment, and occasionally spend far more time than anticipated figuring out something with a group of preschoolers. We are looking for someone who wants to be a part of children's learning journey, not someone who simply wants to watch it happen from the sidelines. If you are reliable, curious, collaborative, and excited to grow as an early childhood educator, we'd love to meet you!

Pay:

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person