Lead Preschool Teacher — Early Childhood Education

Job overview

The Lead Preschool Teacher — Early Childhood Education role is onsite in Tiverton, RI, and pays $16–$19.50 per hour. Sakonnet Early Learning Center has served the Tiverton community for more than 40 years, providing children a place to learn, play, explore, and grow. The teacher leads a classroom and creates age-appropriate learning experiences that support children's social, emotional, physical, and academic development. The role also builds relationships with families, encourages positive behavior and independence, and collaborates with teachers and center leadership.

What you'll do

• Plan engaging, age-appropriate activities through play and exploration
• create a welcoming, organized classroom
• support children's social, emotional, physical, and academic development
• encourage positive behavior and independence
• build relationships with children and families
• maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment
• collaborate with teachers and center leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead preschool teacher

early childhood educator

tiverton ri

sakonnet early learning center

$16–$19.50/hour

full-time and part-time opportunities

preschool

classroom leadership

child development

family relationships

play-based activities

high school diploma or ged

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance for eligible employees
• paid time off and holidays for eligible employees
• 401(k) eligibility
• discounted childcare
• free food and snacks
• paid training and professional development
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting offers full-time and part-time opportunities and lists a $500 sign-on bonus for full-time hires and $250 for part-time hires. A high school diploma or GED is required; prior experience with children is preferred, and CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it is listed.

About the employer

Sakonnet Early Learning Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.