Join Our Team of Preschool Educators at Sweet Spirits!
Do you have a deep passion for kids, incredible patience, and a drive to create a respectful and fun learning environment? Sweet Spirits Preschool & Child Care is searching for an experienced and enthusiastic Preschool Teacher to join our vibrant team!
At Sweet Spirits, we believe in fostering a safe, joyful, and enriching experience where children thrive through hands-on exploration and outdoor discovery.
Your Superpowers Include:
- Child Whisperer: You have a natural ability to connect with young children, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere.
- Communication Star: You excel at communicating with children, parents, and colleagues, building strong and positive relationships.
- Multitasking Master: You can manage a dynamic classroom environment with grace and efficiency while maintaining direct supervision of all children at all times.
- Adaptability: You have the ability to stay patient, creative, and flexible even when the day doesn’t go as planned.
- Patient and Positive: You approach each day with patience, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
- Classroom Leadership: You have classroom management experience and feel confident leading circle time and managing group dynamics.
- Growth Mindset: You are ideally pursuing a degree in Education and are eager to continue your professional development.
Your Daily Adventures:
- Implement Curriculum: Deliver stimulating lessons that encourage exploration, including exposure to our dual-immersion (English/Spanish) program.
- Safety & Supervision: Ensure the well-being of every child through constant direct supervision and the maintenance of consistent, safe routines.
- Daily Support & Routines: Guide children through their essential daily schedule, including healthy snacks, restful naps, engaging activities, creative crafts, support potty training and be comfortable around diapers.
- Outdoor Play & Nature: Use outdoor time as a primary tool for learning, physical play, and emotional regulation.
- Observe & Document: Track children's progress and provide valuable insights and updates to parents.
- Parent Partnerships: Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication and collaboration.
- Environment Care: Maintain a clean, organized, and inviting classroom space.
- Team Spirit: Work as a proactive team player, helping to support the entire Sweet Spirits family.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in a preschool or childcare setting.
- Bilingual Skills: Ability to use both English and Spanish in the classroom is a plus.
- Certification: Must have (or be willing to obtain) CPR and First Aid and pass a background check/fingerprinting.
- Location: We prefer local candidates who can be engaged in the Driggs community.
- Education: Background or current enrollment in Early Childhood Education is highly preferred.
Schedule & Benefits:
Hours: Shifts vary Monday–Friday based on school needs.
Sample schedules may include:
- 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
- 11:00 AM – 5:15 PM
- 8:15 AM – 5:15 PM
- Perks (After 90 Days):
- Paid Time Off.
- Sick Leave.
- Professional development assistance.
Ready to Join Us?
If you are a dedicated educator with a passion for kids and the skills to help them flourish in a fun and respectful environment, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume highlighting your preschool experience.
Note: Be prepared to provide three professional references (email and direct cell-phone) and your salary expectations during the interview process.
Sweet Spirits Preschool & Child Care is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
Location:
- Driggs, ID 83422 (Required)
Work Location: In person
