Head Preschool Teacher – Pumpkin Patch Child Care Center – Kearney, NE

Looking for a fun Early Childhood environment to work at, Pumpkin Patch Childcare Center is the place for you! We offer competitive pay as well as Insurance, paid holidays and a pension plan. A Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a Lead Preschool Teacher is responsible to work together with a Co-Lead Teacher and/or an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. The age group for this position are 3-4 years. Apply today if you are interested in joining our fun teaching team!

Educational Qualifications

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Preschool Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

· At least two years of experience working with children in an Early Childhood environment

· A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.

· A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field1, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

· An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field1.

· An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field1, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

· A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.

· Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.

· Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $11.00 to $14.00 /hour

Experience:

• preschool: 1 year (Preferred)
• early childhood education: 2 years (Required)
• teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• childcare: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Remotely:

• No