Early Childhood Education Teacher

Position Overview

Kingswood Community Center (KCC) is looking for individuals who are passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. As an Early Learning Academy (ELA) Teacher, you'll play a key role in shaping young minds through a Montessori-inspired curriculum that encourages independence, curiosity, and a love for learning.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to fostering early childhood development.

· Work in a supportive environment that values innovation, creativity, and professional growth.

· Make a lasting impact on children’s lives by nurturing their curiosity and confidence.

As an ELA Teacher, you will create and implement high-quality learning experiences tailored to young learners. You will foster a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom that supports academic growth, executive functioning, and social-emotional development. Through effective curriculum planning, personalized instruction, and strong classroom management, you will create a vibrant, Montessori-inspired learning experience that builds a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesCurriculum & Instruction

· Design and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons using Montessori principles and best practices in early childhood education.

· Drive children's growth in literacy, language, cognition, mathematics, and social-emotional development through the use of Montessori materials and additional tools.

· Create and maintain structured yet flexible classroom schedules, including uninterrupted work periods for pre-K learners.

· Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of children with varying abilities, including those with learning exceptionalities.

· Utilize ongoing assessments (e.g., Teaching Strategies GOLD, Montessori Early Childhood Inventories) to track progress and tailor instruction.

Classroom Environment & Safety

· Cultivate a warm, inviting classroom that promotes independence, creativity, and cultural awareness, emphasizing art, nature, objects and curated student work.

· Ensure a clean, organized, and safe learning space that supports exploration and collaboration.

· Model and encourage grace, courtesy, and respectful interactions among children and adults.

· Regularly assess classroom safety and effectiveness in meeting students' needs.

Collaboration & Family Engagement

· Work closely with fellow educators, specialists, and support staff to ensure individualized instruction.

· Maintain open, respectful communication with families through meetings, conferences, and digital platforms.

· Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching practices and stay aligned with Montessori and early childhood education standards.

Compliance & Documentation

· Ensure compliance with agency policies, licensing requirements, and Head Start standards.

· Maintain accurate records, assessment data, and documentation for student progress.

· Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and program evaluations.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QualificationsEducation & Experience

· Required: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

· Preferred: Associate or Bachelor degree in early childhood education or related field.

· Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE) preferred (or willingness to complete within two years of hire).

· 3-5 years of teaching experience, ideally in a Montessori environment.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

· First Aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).

· DEEDS certification as an Early Childhood Teacher (within 60 days of hire).

Conditions of Hire

· A satisfactory criminal background and reference check, a valid driver’s license, and an acceptable driving record, state fingerprinting, child abuse/neglect registry check, and sex offender registry check required at time of appointment and throughout employment in this position.

· Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Failure to meet these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

Skills & Competencies

· Strong classroom management and organizational skills, fostering independence and self-regulation.

· Ability to balance structure with flexibility to meet children's diverse developmental needs.

· Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, families, and colleagues in a respectful, culturally responsive manner.

· Proficiency in educational technology for instruction, documentation, and parent communication.

· Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

· Ability to create a nurturing, engaging learning environment that encourages curiosity, exploration, and hands-on learning.

Work Environment & Requirements

· Schedule: Full-time, primarily Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional evening or weekend work as needed. This shift may change based on business needs within the center’s operating hours (7:00 am to 5:30 pm).

· Travel: Primarily local, with occasional out-of-area or overnight travel as needed.

· Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Tasks and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work is performed in an early childhood education setting, requiring constant interaction with young children, families, and colleagues. The employee must be able to:

· Sit on the floor, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, and climb stairs throughout the workday.

· Lift, carry, and move children or equipment up to 25 pounds as needed for childcare and classroom activities.

· Respond quickly and safely to emergencies, including moving swiftly to assist children.

· Maintain close visual and auditory supervision of children at all times, ensuring compliance with child safety regulations.

· Engage in active play, which may include running, jumping, and sitting on child-sized furniture.

· Perform fine motor tasks such as writing, cutting, and handling small materials used in classroom activities.

· Maintain a clean and safe environment, which may include light cleaning tasks such as wiping down surfaces, organizing materials, and assisting with toileting or diapering per health and safety standards.

If driving is required for field trips or other organizational purposes, the employee must meet the physical requirements for safe vehicle operation, including mobility, vision, hearing, and dexterity, while complying with child transportation safety laws.

Performance Evaluation

Performance will be assessed in alignment with Kingswood’s Employee Handbook standards.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Kingswood Community Center is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable laws.