Preschool Lead Teacher

Job description:

A Mini Affair is a play-based early childhood enrichment center offering preschool, play, music, and art classes for children ages 6 months to 5 years old. We are seeking a Preschool Lead Teacher for ages 2.5 -5 years of age, who is confident leading a classroom, enjoys working with young children, and is looking for a consistent teaching position.

This position is perfect for education majors or individuals pursuing a career in teaching. A teaching certificate is not required.

Required Schedule:

• Mondays: 8:45 AM – 12:45 PM
• Wednesdays: 8:45 AM – 12:45 PM
• Thursdays: 3:15 PM – 6:30 PM
• Fridays: 8:45 AM – 1:00 PM
• Possible additional hours available as needed

Responsibilities:

• Lead preschool classes with engaging, age-appropriate, play-based activities.
• Create a warm, structured, and supportive classroom environment.
• Supervise and collaborate with assistant teacher.
• Support children’s social, emotional, and developmental growth.
• Communicate professionally and positively with parents and caregivers.
• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and safety.

Desk Responsibilities:
This position includes occasional desk work such as welcoming families, helping with check-ins, answering phones, and assisting with day-to-day tasks when classes are not in session.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with young children required.
• Must genuinely enjoy working with children and creating positive learning experiences.
• Reliable, energetic, and patient.
• Able to commit to the position for at least six months.
• Open to working occasional weekends for birthday parties and special events.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and actively participate in classroom activities.

Pay & Training:
Training is paid at $15/hour, with an increase to $17/hour upon completion of training and transition into the Lead Teacher role.

Why Join A Mini Affair:
We offer a supportive, fun, and creative work environment where play and learning go hand in hand. This role is ideal for educators seeking consistent hours, hands-on classroom experience, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in early childhood education.

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with children?
• Are you available for the required hours?
• Will you be able to maintain employment for the next six months?
• Why do you want to work with children?
• When are you available to begin training?