Preschool Teacher

Acension Lutheran Early Childhood Center

Preschool Teacher

Thousand Oaks, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Vision insurance

    Preschool Teacher — Full Time

    We are seeking a creative, energetic, and dependable Preschool Teacher who is passionate about early childhood education and committed to supporting young children’s growth and development. Our ideal candidate enjoys working in a play-based environment, collaborates well with others, and is motivated to continue growing both professionally and personally.

    Key Responsibilities

    Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum

    Create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that supports children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development

    Supervise children in the classroom and on the playground, ensuring safety at all times

    Observe and assess children’s progress and respond to individual and group needs

    Maintain consistent communication with the Director and teaching team regarding student development and classroom needs

    Build positive relationships with families and communicate regularly about children’s progress and experiences

    Collaborate with fellow teachers and administration to maintain program consistency and quality

    Maintain a clean, organized classroom that meets health and safety standards

    Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and ongoing professional development

    Qualifications

    Experience working as a Preschool Teacher (preferred)

    Strong understanding of child development and early childhood best practices

    Experience with play-based learning environments

    Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation standards

    Excellent communication, teamwork, and classroom management skills

    Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

    Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or related field (preferred)

    Minimum of 12 ECE units required

    At least 2 years of preschool teaching experience preferred

    Job Type Full-Time — In Person

    Schedule

    Monday to Friday

    8-hour shift

    Benefits

    401(k) with matching

    Health, dental, and vision insurance

    Life insurance

    Flexible spending account

    Paid time off

    Employee discount

    Flexible schedule options

    Professional development support

    Tuition reimbursement

    Retirement plan

    We’re looking for educators who bring warmth, creativity, and professionalism to the classroom and who want to be part of a supportive, collaborative school community.