American Society for Quality (ASQ), Benchmarking, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Early Childhood Education, Health Insurance, Kindergarten, Leadership, Lesson Plans, Literacy, Mentoring, Onboarding, Regulations, Staff Training, Training/Teaching
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Company parties
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
Pre-K Teacher | Kindergarten Readiness
About Sylvania Children's Center
For over 30 years, Sylvania Children's Center has served Toledo families as a NAEYC Accredited, Step Up To Quality Gold Rated program. We have a structured onboarding program, a Mentor Teacher Program, and leadership that actively coaches and develops every educator on our team. We don't just hire warm people — we build serious educators.
Our Pre-K classroom has one clear mission: send children to Kindergarten genuinely ready, academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally.
Who Thrives Here
Not every candidate is the right fit for SCC — and we mean that as a compliment to the ones who are.
The educators who grow fastest here are the ones who:
- Crave structure over ambiguity — they thrive inside a well-run program with clear systems and expectations
- See feedback as fuel — they're coachable, apply corrections quickly, and treat coaching as part of the job
- Come to work wanting to grow, not just get through the day
- Want to be part of something bigger than their classroom — a team, a culture, a standard worth upholding
- Are motivated to develop the people around them, not just the children they serve
If you're warm, skilled, and hungry to grow inside a high-standard program — we want to hear from you.
The Role
The Pre-K Teacher at SCC has a specific mission: prepare children for Kindergarten. That means intentional literacy and numeracy instruction, executive function development, and the social-emotional skills children need in a structured school setting. You'll teach toward clear benchmarks — phonological awareness, letter recognition, number sense, writing their name, following multi-step directions — and communicate that progress to families.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement a Pre-K curriculum aligned with Ohio Early Learning Standards and K-readiness benchmarks
- Deliver intentional instruction in early literacy (phonological awareness, letter recognition, print concepts), numeracy, and language development
- Build executive function skills: self-regulation, attention, and following multi-step directions
- Develop social-emotional readiness: cooperation, independence, conflict resolution, and classroom routines
- Conduct developmental assessments (ASQ & TSG) and track Kindergarten readiness progress
- Communicate meaningfully with families about their child's milestones and next steps
- Submit lesson plans, maintain attendance and portfolio records
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development (min. 20 hours/year)
What We Require
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field — required; CDA with documented Pre-K experience considered
- Must meet Ohio licensing requirements for the preschool age group
- Knowledge of Pre-K frameworks, Ohio Early Learning Standards, and K-readiness benchmarks
- 1+ year implementing structured curriculum in an early childhood setting preferred
- A coachable, outcomes-oriented mindset and the professionalism your team and families can rely on
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience and credentials
- Structured onboarding program and Mentor Teacher Program
- Paid weekly planning time and professional development
- Active leadership that coaches and invests in your growth
- A culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence
- Opportunities for advancement
The children in this classroom are heading to Kindergarten. Help us make sure they arrive ready.
Apply today to join Sylvania Children's Center — where educators are developed, not just employed.
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