Open Positions: 

THREES LEAD TEACHER (2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR)

This position is a part-time position as the lead teacher in the “Threes” class. The lead teacher will partner with an assistant teacher two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in a classroom of no more than 12 students. The school year lasts from the beginning of September through the last week of May and includes holiday breaks that closely align with Muncie Community Schools.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:
  • present during school and planning/prep hours (8:30am-1:00pm)
  • attend staff and parent meetings
  • attend family events
  • attend staff trainings and professional development periodically throughout the year 
  • plan and prepare for all parts of the day (with assistance and support from assistant teacher)
  • use activities from the HighScope curriculum materials and/or follow the HighScope curriculum guidelines for planning all activities  
  • regularly brainstorm and discuss new ideas with the teaching team for making improvements/additions to the classroom  
  • manage classroom/student behavior, according to the Behavior Management Policy outlined in the Staff Handbook (Positive Discipline approach)
  • maintain strong relationships with students and families
  • complete an end-of-year assessment for each student

Skills and Qualifications:
  • communicate well with colleagues, students, and parents
  • foster a positive, caring, and enjoyable learning environment
  • demonstrate initiative, strong work ethic, and professionalism
  • have the ability to be flexible and adaptable
  • have previous experience teaching or working with children in a group setting
  • possess a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field 

TWOS LEAD TEACHER (2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR)

This position is a part-time position as the lead teacher in the “Twos” class. Lead teacher will partner with the assistant to teach the class two days per week (Mondays and Fridays) in a classroom of no more than 8 students. The school year lasts from the beginning of September through the last week of May and includes holiday breaks that closely align with Muncie Community Schools.
 
Job Responsibilities and Duties:
  • present during school and planning/prep hours (8:30am-1:00pm)
  • attend staff and parent meetings
  • attend family events
  • attend staff trainings and professional development periodically throughout the year 
  • plan and prepare for all parts of the day (with assistance and support from assistant teacher)
  • use activities from the HighScope curriculum materials and/or follow the HighScope curriculum guidelines for planning all activities  
  • regularly brainstorm and discuss new ideas with the teaching team for making improvements/additions to the classroom  
  • manage classroom/student behavior, according to the Behavior Management Policy outlined in the Staff Handbook (Positive Discipline approach)
  • maintain strong relationships with students and families
  • complete an end-of-year assessment for each student

Skills and Qualifications:
  • communicate well with colleagues, students, and parents
  • foster a positive, caring, and enjoyable learning environment
  • demonstrate initiative, strong work ethic, and professionalism
  • have the ability to be flexible and adaptable
  • have previous experience teaching or working with children in a group setting
  • may possess a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, but not mandatory ​
Send resume, cover letter, and references to:

Playful Pathways Preschool
attn: Amanda Carrigan
1201 W. McGalliard Rd.
Muncie, IN 47303

or

playfulpathwaysprek@gmail.com