2nd Presbyterian Weekday School
Co-Teacher, half-day 1-3 yr olds
Louisville, KY
Part Time
Infant / Toddler (0–2)Preschool (3–5)
Faith-Based Program
Associate's Degree Required
Salary
$20,000 – $22,000/Yr
Job Type
Part Time
Role
Lead Teacher
Setting
Faith-Based Program
Credential
Associate's Degree Required
About This Role
Join 2nd Presbyterian Weekday School in Louisville, KY as a Co-Teacher, half-day 1-3 yr olds working with Infant / Toddler (0–2), Preschool (3–5). The role calls for the appropriate professional qualifications and offers $20,000 – $22,000/Yr to qualified childcare professionals.
We're seeking dedicated early childhood educators who prioritize building meaningful relationships with children and their families, and who embody a growth mindset in their teaching practices.
2nd Presbyterian Weekday School invites passionate and creative educators to join our team in our Toddler and 2s Classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year. Our educational approach emphasizes the development of strong relationships, supporting children's interests, and hands-on learning experiences.
We offer various teaching positions, including co-teaching, mentorship, and after-school roles. Our program operates from late August to May, following a traditional school calendar with breaks. Staff receive a continuous paycheck throughout the year. Available hours include Half Day (8:45–12:45) or Full Day (8:45–3:15).
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans in collaboration with your co-teacher or mentor, grounded in best practices and early learning standards.
- Foster a supportive learning environment by modeling and coaching teaching team members.
- Craft engaging activities to promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth in individual and group settings.
- Maintain open communication with parents through regular discussions, progress updates, parent-teacher conferences, and community events.
- Ensure that the center adheres to all policies and state regulations.
- Contribute to a healthy and safe classroom environment, maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and security standards.
- Accurately maintain records, forms, and files.
- Establish and work towards personal professional development goals to enhance teaching practices.
Requirements
- Must clear a full background check and pass a health screening.
- A specific vision ability is required, including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
- The ability to take frequent walks, carry and pick up a child, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels is necessary.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment is required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills are necessary.
- An understanding of child development is essential.
Nice to Have
- A minimum of two years of professional childcare experience is highly desirable.
- An associate's degree in early childhood education or a related field of study, with a minimum of 30 credits in early childhood education, is preferred.
- A bachelor's degree in education or a related field of study is highly valued.
- Salary will be commensurate with degree and experience.
Benefits
✓ Sick Leave
✓ Retirement Plan
✓ Professional Development
✓ Tuition Support for Staff Children: Children of staff may attend the school (space permitting). Registration fees are waived, and partial tuition scholarships may be available.
✓ Complimentary Extended Day Care: Enrolled children of staff may attend extended day programming at no cost when the staff member is working during those hours.
✓ Retirement Benefits: Staff working an average of 20+ hours per week are eligible to participate in a SIMPLE IRA. Employee contributions are unlimited, and 2nd Presbyterian provides a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% of wages.
✓ Tuition Support for Staff Children: Children of staff may attend the school (space permitting). Registration fees are waived, and partial tuition scholarships may be available.
✓ Complimentary Extended Day Care: Enrolled children of staff may attend extended day programming at no cost when the staff member is working during those hours.
✓ Retirement Benefits: Staff working an average of 20+ hours per week are eligible to participate in a SIMPLE IRA. Employee contributions are unlimited, and 2nd Presbyterian provides a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% of wages.
✓ Strong Teacher-Child Ratios: We prioritize low ratios to support meaningful relationships and high-quality classroom experiences.
✓ Specialist Support: Classrooms are enriched by additional staff including a Music Teacher, Movement Teacher, Art Specialist, and Early Interventionist. A Speech-Language Pathologist is also available as needed.
✓ Paid Time Off: Personal days are included in most contracts, and bereavement leave is available to all staff.
✓ Professional Growth: Ongoing education incentives are available. The school also covers registration fees for relevant early childhood conferences (such as LECA, KECA, SECA, and NAEYC) as well as required CPR and pediatric first aid training.
✓ Family-Friendly Environment: Staff may have their enrolled preschool-aged children with them before and after school hours.
✓ Year-Round Pay: Although the program follows an academic calendar (including Christmas and Spring Breaks), staff receive consistent pay throughout the year.
✓ Each classroom is provided with a petty cash fund, ensuring teachers are not expected to purchase classroom materials out-of-pocket.
✓ Access to shared resources including a laminating machine, copier, and a dedicated classroom computer for planning, documentation, and communication.
✓ Teachers are encouraged to utilize shared spaces such as the library, atrium, and other areas of campus for quiet breaks and lunch.
✓ A supportive and appreciative community, including a week-long Teacher Appreciation celebration and regular staff luncheons hosted by board members and families.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires an associate degree required.
What does this position pay?
This Co-Teacher, half-day 1-3 yr olds role pays $20,000 to $22,000/Yr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Part Time.
Where is 2nd Presbyterian Weekday School located?
2nd Presbyterian Weekday School is located at 3701 Old Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY
$20,000 – $22,000/Yr
2nd Presbyterian Weekday School · Louisville, KY
Job type
Part Time
Role
Lead Teacher
Age group
Infant / Toddler (0–2), Preschool (3–5)
Posted
19 days ago
Reference #
178,596