Pre-School Teacher jobs in the United States

Movement Schools is a rapidly growing network of public charter schools. We exist to love and value students by leading a movement of change in education through academic excellence, character development, and preparation for success in life. We believe in the inherent value and dignity of every child, and build schools where students and staff thrive. Each Movement School is part of a larger community investment to help children and families thrive. These broader investments include early-childhood education, wellness centers, and after-school care. At Movement Pre-K, Pre-K floater work alongside teachers to provide developmentally appropriate play-based learning that promotes students’ academic, and social-emotional skills in a joyful and equitable environment. Assistant teachers help to create and maintain a sense of belonging and care for students and their families within their classroom community, and in alignment with the community culture of the school. All Pre-K Teaching positions report to Movement Pre-K leadership. Each Friday at Movement School and Movement Pre-K is a half-day for students, allowing teachers time for weekly professional development and prep related to content/instructional knowledge, classroom management, and data analysis.

Responsibilities include: Instructional Responsiveness & Content Knowledge

• support teaching staff
• Implement activities
• Maintain a safe environment
• Prepare materials
• Provide temporary coverage for teachers
• Maintain positive relationships

Collaboration, Culture, and Mindset

• Develop and maintain clear and effective communication with colleagues, and school staff.
• Actively participate in coaching sessions, staff meetings, professional development sessions, and team meetings, and demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to receive and give feedback.
• Create a responsive and inclusive environment for parents and families with clear lines of communication, including effectively communicating student performance, data, observations and logistical information.

Care of Students & Classroom Culture​​​​​​​

• Support in building a classroom culture that empowers students, affirms their identities, and creates a sense of belonging for all students.
• Implement classroom management and emotional support strategies in alignment with school-wide policies.
• Support character development, social emotional skills, and positive classroom culture.
• Develop authentic relationships with students and families.
• Support in the creation and maintenance of a positive, structured learning environment that invites and excites students as they embrace learning by creating and maintaining predictable classroom routines, and consistent expectations.
• Demonstrate a care of the physical classroom environment through organization systems and tidiness.
• Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.

Other Information & Requirements​​​​​​​

• Perform morning, lunch, coverage support, and afternoon duties as assigned, and in compliance with state regulations.
• Pass a criminal background check including a fingerprint check, as required by law.
• Pass a health screening with required TB test, as required by state regulations.​​​​​​​
• Additional responsibilities may arise during the school year. This could include but not limited to: attending school/program events, open houses, family-teacher conferences, home visits, and other events involving families and students as needed. We will communicate them to all employees with as much notice and flexibility as possible.
• Perform logistical duties, as required, relating to student reports and records, attendance reports, and meal reports, etc. and all other duties assigned by Movement Pre-K Leadership.

Qualifications

• NC Early Childhood Certification/Credential (preferred)
• Commitment to working with students from diverse communities
• At least one years of teaching experience in early childhood education (preferred)
• Punctual and reliable, takes initiative, organized, able to effectively communicate and collaborate with others.
• Must be able to lift 35lbs.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Charlotte, NC 28217 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person