Preschool Teacher
We are hiring a full-time (25 hours a week) preschool teacher for our 3-5 yo class at the Mission Preschool.
The Mission Preschool in Downtown Chattanooga strives to create a nurturing, playful, and enriching environment for children ages 3 months through 5 years old. Our program is a Parent’s Day Out program with Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday offerings.
Mission Preschool is a play-based, child-led program where teachers collaborate with students and one another to foster social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. Through exploration of art, nature, literacy, and relationships children are nurtured to supported through their unique development.
Open to working internship or practicum students
Daily Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff
- Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the classroom
- Contribute to a child’s learning, growth, and advancement by offering age- appropriate activities while demonstrating a sense of patience and kindness
- Maintain a positive mindset toward child learning and social-emotional development, encouraging and believing children have the capability to excel
- Facilitate quick problem-solving in a potential stressful setting and assess when additional support is needed
- Demonstrate ability to learn and convey a variety of subject matters within the confines of the classroom schedule
- Adhere to school processes and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook
Preschool Teacher Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of development markers, play-based learning skills, and gross motor skills
- Desire and ability to nurture children with diverse backgrounds and levels of ability to facilitate proper emotional and social growth
- Familiarity with multiple learning modalities (social, psychological, physical)
- Ability to organize tasks and manage time to meet any deadlines
- Working familiarity with or ability to learn assistive technologies
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- High school diploma is required; preference will be given to those who have obtained or working toward an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
- Minimum 2 years of experience working with children in a structured setting; previous experience in a preschool is a plus
Work Hours and Benefits
- Full-time staff work Monday-Thursday, totaling 25 hours a week.
- Teachers are onsite from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm with a paid lunch break.
- Teachers are occasionally asked to attend meetings and trainings outside school hours which are paid at their hourly rate
- We are a year-round school offering employment for all terms. We do not offer paid leave for planned absences or sick time.
- Staff who enroll children into our program will receive a staff discount of 50% off of enrollment if there is availability.
- Pay ranges between $16-18/hour, based on experience, degrees, and tenure at the Mission Preschool.