Full Time Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position – Certified Teacher

Academic Year (Sept-Early June), Full-Time 35-40 hrs. per week between the hours of 8.30am and 5pm.

Pay Range - $20 - $22 Depending on experience and qualifications.

Why Join Us?

We are a well-established preschool entering our 12th year, led by a supportive, long-standing Director and dedicated staff. This is a great opportunity for a passionate, experienced early childhood educator seeking a consistent schedule, professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented environment.

Our teachers work collaboratively to create a warm, inspiring space for children to thrive. As part of The Adirondack Club community, our curriculum includes swim lessons taught by certified instructors, fitness classes taught by our team of professional coaches, and access to beautiful outdoor and indoor spaces including our turf fieldhouse, ensuring daily movement and play, rain or shine. We’re committed to fostering a joyful, inclusive environment where children, teachers, and families feel valued and supported.

What We Offer:

• Consistent Schedule: Set weekly classroom schedule for the entire school year
• Work-Life Balance: School vacations and holidays off (follows Franklin Public Schools calendar)
• Low Teacher-Student Ratio: Just 1:5, allowing for meaningful connections with each child
• Twice Weekly Paid Planning Time
• Professional Growth: Professional Development assistance and fully funded Teacher/Lead Teacher certification
• Health & Wellness: Single membership to The Adirondack Club Health Club included

• Financial Security: 401K with match
• Extra Opportunities: Option to work February and April Break Camps

• Indoor Recess Space: We’re never stuck in the classroom on rainy or cold days—our students stay active in the club’s spacious indoor field house

What We Ask of You:

• A love for children and a passion to teach.
• Able to build relationships with parents and work as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and manage situations effectively.
• Must meet State specific guidelines for the role.
• Hold EEC Teacher Certification.
• Lift a minimum of 40lbs.
• Have basic computer proficiency.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
• Once a week, supervise children in our beach-entry pool. (Water depth max 3ft)
• Flexible, punctual, and committed to working.

Your Responsibilities Include (but not limited to)

• Work with the class Lead Teacher to plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Conduct observations and complete twice yearly progress reports jointly with the class Lead Teacher.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with preschool families and serve as a primary point of contact through regular communication via the school app or email.
• Assume responsibility for leading the classroom and maintaining established routines and expectations in the absence of the Lead Teacher.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Attend monthly Staff Meetings and twice-yearly paid group professional development.

What Else You Will Need:

• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check.