Preschool Lead Teacher

Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $22.00/hr

JAM Early Education is a Reggio Inspired day school with an emergent curriculum. We plan our curriculum based on principles of development and the needs of the specific children in our classrooms. Each classroom fosters an environment that allows children to learn through exploring the world around them. By exploring, they are given the means to construct their own knowledge and become independent thinkers.

For each child we serve—from the youngest infant at 6 weeks old to our preschooler ready to transition to kindergarten—they are being planned for based on their individual interests, needs, and learning goals. We discover this insight of the child by completing observations. We focus on providing children with principle‑based learning experiences that ignite their curiosity and desire to learn.

Our operating hours are 7:00 am–4:00 pm daily with an all‑staff meeting from 4:45–6:15 once a month. We choose to offer the TEACH scholarship to eligible teachers who choose to further their education. Our organization strives to maintain a collaborative and supportive environment not only in the classrooms, but across the entire facility. We provide on‑site training for all of our staff.

The classroom portion of training includes a 2‑week training and shadowing period with the lead teacher of the classroom. It includes observing and hands‑on experience. In addition to the training with the lead teacher, new teachers will meet with the Pedagogista to reflect in principle. The meetings with the Pedagogista are ongoing to support professional development. At JAM Early Education, we believe that learning is lifelong and just as our students, our teachers are all in different places in their journey.

We meet everyone where they are!

• Create a learning environment that fosters discovery, imagination, and child development
• Build, maintain, and nurture relationships with children and families
• Observe children for their individual needs to plan developmentally appropriate educational opportunities
• Plan and implement activities that meet the intellectual, emotional, and social needs of your students in alignment with principles and child development
• Listen for children's questions and provide opportunities for them to construct their own knowledge
• Ensure that the facility and all equipment is clean, well‑maintained, and safe
• Manage and mentor classroom staff
• Document children's learning through documentation, Indiana Early Learning Standards Foundation assessment, and maintaining portfolios
• Work in accordance to Indiana State licensing rules, Voluntary Certification Program guidelines, and Paths to Quality guidelines
• Attend and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities

• Experience with children
• High School Diploma
• Must be 18 to apply
• Reliable with attention to detail
• Curious spirit with desire for lifelong learning opportunities
• Availability to work Monday‑Friday (we are open 7:00 am–4:00 pm)

• Experience working with 3-5 year olds
• Education Experience
• Associate, Bachelor, or CDA Early Education higher preferred but not necessary
• Classroom Experience
• Experience working in a Bloom School
• Experience working in a Reggio Inspired School

• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Free JAM Membership - The membership includes free fitness and aquatics classes, access to the pool and spa, access to the fitness center, and discounted rates on rentals and programs.
• Tuition support for those seeking a CDA, Associates, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Education
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Warm, collaborative, professional, and inspiring work culture
• No Weekends
• Rewarding Career

JAMEE is an early education program that strives to be a place of wonder and joy. A place that honors children, their thoughts, and ideas by providing a nurturing environment that stimulates learning, entices curiosity, and encourages expression through the hundred languages. The individual child is given space and the needed support to become independent thinkers at their own pace. A place that partners with families and community by providing…