Preschool Teacher for 4-year old classroom
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Carden Academy of Maui is seeking a full-time teacher for a 4-year-old program for the 2025-26 school year. The teacher will serve a group of 12 preschool students. The ideal teacher will have a passion for early childhood in addition to successful experience teaching in an early learning program.
Duties
- Serve as the lead teacher for 12 students in our 4-year old classroom (there is an assistant for some hours each day)
- Create and maintain a joyful classroom environment that promotes curiosity, independence, and academic growth through engaging, hands-on activities and age-appropriate lesson
- Regularly assess students and develop lessons that align with a developmentally appropriate program for children aged 4 to 5
- Manage, assess, and articulate classroom needs for resources and programmatic growth
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills to establish and maintain strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on children’s progress and offering strategies for continued learning at home
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to plan and implement special activities and events for the children
Requirements
- A love for young children, flexibility, and a sense of humor are required
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) for Preschool Credential accepted
- PATCH Certified as a teacher or director
- Willingness to learn Carden-inspired curriculum
- Basic technology skills
Nice To Haves
- Carden Training (we can train the individual)
- 3-5 year of experience as a lead teacher or director in a preschool program
Benefits
- Salary commensurate upon experience
- Wonderful school culture
- Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition remission for children admitted to Carden Academy of Maui
- Two health insurance option: HMSA or Kaiser
- 401(K)
- Paid Professional Development
About Us
Carden Academy of Maui is an independent private school serving students from Pre – K through 8th Grade in Pukalani.
Mission:
To educate the whole child through a balance of academic excellence, character development, and enrichment through the arts in a nurturing, small classroom setting.
Vision:
Carden Academy of Maui’s vision is to foster a joyful and respectful community of lifelong learners who embody the principles of authenticity, resilience, and global stewardship.
Accredited by: the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools (HAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Member of the Carden Educational Foundation