Infant / Toddler / Preschool Teacher
Join Our Team at The Lighthouse School!
The Lighthouse School is looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Teachers to join our team. If you have a passion for early childhood education and enjoy making a positive impact in the lives of young children, we'd love to meet you.
Our teachers create safe, nurturing, and engaging classrooms where children learn through meaningful experiences, exploration, and play. Whether you're working with infants, toddlers, or preschoolers, you'll help build the strong foundation children need for lifelong learning.
Age Groups
We are hiring teachers for one or more of the following classrooms:
- Infants: 6 weeks – 17 months
- Toddlers: 18 months – 2 years
- Preschool: 3 – 5 years
Placement will be based on your experience, qualifications, and the needs of the school.
Why You'll Love Working at The Lighthouse School
- Monday through Friday schedule
- No nights or weekends
- Family-oriented and supportive work environment
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid professional development and ongoing training
- Employee childcare discount
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
- Stable, year-round employment
- Leadership team committed to helping employees succees
- Work in a school that values intentional teaching, relationship-based learning, and continuous improvement. We provide curriculum, lesson planning support, coaching, and professional development to help every teacher grow and succeed.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where children feel loved, secure, and encouraged to learn.
- Build positive relationships with each child and support their social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Implement age-appropriate lessons and activities using our curriculum.
- Encourage curiosity, creativity, independence, and confidence through hands-on, play-based learning.
- Observe children's development and communicate their progress with families.
- Maintain open, respectful, and professional communication with parents.
- Supervise children at all times to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, handwashing, and other daily care routines appropriate for the age group.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom that meets all health and safety standards.
- Work collaboratively with fellow teachers and administrators.
- Follow all state licensing regulations and school policies.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience working with young children in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood program preferred.
- Passion for working with young children and supporting their development.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Dependable, patient, nurturing, and professional.
- Ability to actively participate in classroom activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- One or more years of childcare or teaching experience.
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).
- CDA, Associate Degree, or coursework in Early Childhood Education is a plus.
Job Type
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Employee childcare discount
- Paid training and professional development
- Opportunities for advancement
- Supportive leadership team
Work Location: In person
Make a Difference Every Day
At The Lighthouse School, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. We also believe our employees deserve to work in a place where they are respected, supported, appreciated, and encouraged to grow professionally.
Our mission is to provide exceptional early childhood education through strong relationships, intentional teaching, and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our teachers because we know that when educators grow, children thrive.
If you are dependable, compassionate, and passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of young children, we encourage you to apply. We'd love the opportunity to welcome you to The Lighthouse School family.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
