Greater Warsaw Cooperative Preschool Teacher (Part-Time)

3/4 & 4/5s Preschool Teacher

Overview:

This teaching position leads half-day learning sessions largely concurrent with the Warsaw Community Schools (no affiliation) academic calendar. GWCP classes will start on or about August 20, 2025 with some classroom setup and orientation responsibilities needed in the weeks preceding.

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The individual will teach two classes grouped by student age with the following schedules:

-3/4s (Tues/Thurs 9:30 - 11:45)

-4/5s (Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30 - 12:15)

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As a cooperative preschool, 2-3 registered family members will assist in each class with craft activities, cleaning, and other administrative items which lets the teacher focus on delivering the curriculum, assessing student progress, and other educational tasks.

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We are looking for a kind and dedicated preschool teacher who upholds the following:

• Belief in the philosophy of the parent cooperative preschool, which is premised upon a three-way learning process involving children, parents, and teacher

• An appreciation of the importance of the parent’s involvement in their child’s learning process

• A respect for the contribution of every parent and child

• An ability to establish constructive relationships with children and adults

• Broad human understanding and a flexible personality

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About Our School:

We are now celebrating our 46th year of educating children in Kosciusko County. We are not a typical preschool. We offer students an excellent curriculum that goes far beyond a safe facility to drop your child off for a few hours a day.​

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Our preschool program is a play based curriculum. The day is structured to foster age-appropriate independence (signing in, answering the question of the day, and self chosen manipulative time), large group learning with morning meeting, and the largest chunk of time in self directed open-ended play. Play areas include dramatic play (kitchen, house, seasonal rotating specialty item), blocks, trains, cars, dollhouse, science and light table, reading nook, art center, and sensory table. During this time the children also participate in small group projects with the parent volunteers or teacher.  These high quality projects work on fine motor skills or reinforce thematic, mathematical, or alphabetic concepts. Next, the children work gross motor skills during outdoor play time. After that, they enjoy a snack, listen to a story, sing songs and other musical activities, paired with learning about the alphabet and letter-sound correspondence before they head home for the day.

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Teacher Responsibilities:

Primary duties consist of the following:

• Classroom setup and close-down at the beginning and end of the school year. The teacher may provide classroom furniture and supply preferences to the board for approval. Attendance at orientation night scheduled at the beginning of the school year.  

• The teacher shall schedule and hold Parent-Teacher conferences for both classes, including a written evaluation with parents of enrolled students at the close of the first semester. One day will be allowed for each class in which regular classes are canceled. There will be one additional Parent-Teacher conference in the spring for the 4/5’s class. 

• The teacher shall conduct monthly preparation necessary to deliver the preschool curriculum as approved by the Executive Board.

• The teacher shall schedule and hold two V.I.P nights for each preschool class. One day will be allowed in which the regular class is canceled for this purpose.

• The teacher shall create a Thanksgiving Program that will be recorded and distributed to the families.

• The teacher shall be available for parent conferences by appointment and for telephone inquiries at regular times to be designated mutually convenient by preschool, teacher, and parent.

• The teacher shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors, Executive Board and Parents’ Orientation, unless duly notified by the President of the Executive Board (typically once per month with ten total yearly sessions)

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Work Hours/Salary:

This part-time position will be salaried with a range of $15,000 - $20,000/year commensurate with education and experience.

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The teacher will be paid for the days that school is dismissed, such as conference days, vacation/ holidays days, snow, or fog days, etc. Additionally, the teacher will be provided limited paid leave for illness, personal business, bereavement, and continuing education. Full details can be shared during the interview process. 

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Elementary School Teacher Qualifications and Skills:

• Excellent teaching, writing, and communication skills

• Proven ability to effectively interact with students, parents, and leadership

• Thorough understanding of how current learning and teaching styles affect education

• A positive attitude and ability to bring fun to the classroom

• Comfortable working with or learning common technologies, such as smart devices, administrative apps, online materials, and learning management platforms.

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Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or equivalent work experience 

• CPR certification (paid for by GWCP if hired and still needed)

• Current teaching license or certification is a bonus but is not required

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If this position feels like a good fit for you, please submit your basic contact info, cover letter, & resume below!

Tentative timeline for this position:

Position posted from 11/20 - 12/5.

Candidates of interest will be contacted by 12/13 regarding next steps.

Candidate selected in time to be part of February Open House.

Teaching begins in August.