Preschool Teacher (90-Hour Certified) – Stepping Stone Children’s Center

Preschool Teacher Stepping Stone Children’s Center At Stepping Stone Children’s Center, we know the preschool years lay the foundation for a child’s lifelong love of learning. This is where confidence grows, curiosity takes root, and independence begins to flourish. We are seeking a Preschool Teacher who sees this work as meaningful, intentional, and deeply impactful. This is more than supervising a classroom — it is guiding young learners during some of the most formative years of their lives. We are looking for an educator who leads with patience, warmth, professionalism, and strong communication skills. Someone who believes structure and nurturing go hand in hand. Someone who wants to be part of a team that values both heart and high standards. What You’ll Do Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment Monitor, guide, protect, and encourage children throughout the day Plan and implement meaningful, developmentally appropriate lesson plans and schedules Design and maintain well-defined learning centers that inspire exploration Develop instructional materials and hands-on classroom activities Maintain accurate attendance, emergency information, and developmental profiles Communicate regularly and professionally with families Conduct scheduled parent-teacher conferences Assist children with meals, routines, and classroom clean-up Ensure classroom and outdoor equipment is safe and properly maintained Follow health, safety, and medication procedures responsibly Attend required trainings and staff meetings Demonstrate professional, courteous, cooperative behavior at all times Perform additional duties as assigned What We’re Looking For A dependable, dynamic educator with strong people skills A nurturing individual who understands child development A team player who values organization, consistency, and accountability Someone who takes pride in maintaining a clean, organized, and joyful classroom Required Qualifications 90-Hour Certificate (45 hours Child Development + 45 hours Curriculum) Minimum age of 19 Ability to pass a criminal background check At least 1 year of experience working with preschool-aged children If you are passionate about shaping confident, capable young learners and want to be part of a supportive, high-quality early learning community, we would love to hear from you. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Work Location: In person