Are you passionate about working with young children and their families? Do you have a heart for creating a nurturing environment where kids can thrive emotionally, cognitively, and physically? If so, Su Casa Preschool is looking for compassionate individuals like you to join our dedicated teaching team.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications:
- Experience working with preschool-aged children and their families.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, or willing to learn and immerse yourself in both languages.
- A strong team player with the ability to handle self-directed responsibilities.
- Physically capable of engaging in various activities that match a child’s proximity needs, such as kneeling, crawling, playing outdoors, sitting on the floor, lifting, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking teachers to create a bilingual learning environment for children.
- Implement and adapt the HighScope Curriculum based on the needs and interests of each child.
- Participate in active play, hands-on learning, and maintain close interaction with children throughout the day.
Schedule:
- Full-time: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (July to May).
- Staff meetings every Tuesday, 3:15 PM – 3:45 PM.
- Attendance at Su Casa Family Ministries events (approximately 4 hours per event).
Pay and Benefits:
- Starting salary: $30,000/year.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401K options.
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid training.
Education & Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a related field.
- Relevant experience working with children may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Familiarity with HighScope Curriculum is a plus, but willingness to learn and practice is required.
Skills & Attributes:
- Native speaker of English or Spanish, with preference for those fluent in both languages.
- Comfortable working in a multilingual environment.
- Physically able to meet the demands of caring for young children, including lifting, playing, and active engagement.
- Professional, teachable, and servant-hearted demeanor.
- Willing to lead Bible classes, share prayer time, and promote a Gospel-centered focus within the classroom.
For inquiries or to apply, please contact: Emily Breckenridge
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- Email: emilyb@sucasamemphis.org
- Phone: (901) 320-9833
We would love to hear from you!