Job Description – Lead Preschool Teacher

• Do you love engaging with young children?
• Are you usually good with kids?
• Are you a brain architect?
• Is your calling in life caring for and educating young children?
• Does your heart sink when you see a child in need of love and attention?
• Do you love that lightbulb moment when it just clicks for a child and they understand?

If so, keep reading…

Gateway is looking for a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher.  The candidate selected for this opportunity will create a classroom environment where children can THRIVE!  This person will develop ENGAGING LEARNING ACTIVITIES that will help children grow and develop. The candidate for this position will build POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS by getting on the CHILDREN’S LEVEL and helping them discover new things!  The LOVING, nurturing care you provide, will make all the difference in the life of a child in need.  This is not a J-O-B, this is work that MATTERS.

Mission: The mission of Gateway Association, Inc. is to help young children of all abilities reach their highest potential through education and other support systems.

Annual Salary: $33,800-$40,040

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years old or older
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Must have an Associate, Bachelors, or Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education degree or closely related field.
• Must maintain current certifications in CPR and First Aid
• Must maintain current training in Universal Precautions
• Must pass a 5-phase drug screen
• Must pass a fingerprint background check through the FBI
• Meet continuing education requirements set by state licensing, Paths to Quality, and NAEYC Accreditation Make this engaging, easy to read, and appropriate to post on Gateway’s website.

Job Description – Lead Toddler Teacher

Do you have a heart for toddlers and a passion for helping little minds grow?

Do you love the energy, curiosity, and wonder that come with the toddler years?
Are you patient, nurturing, and ready to celebrate the big accomplishments that happen in little moments?
Do you believe that toddlers learn best through relationships, exploration, play, and hands-on experiences?
Does your heart go out to a child who needs a little extra love, encouragement, or support?

If so, we’d love to meet you!

Gateway Association, Inc. is looking for a full-time Lead Toddler Teacher who is passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive.

Make a Difference Every Day

The toddler years are full of incredible growth and discovery. As a Lead Toddler Teacher at Gateway, you will create a classroom where toddlers feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to learn.

You’ll help children build the skills they need for their next stage of development while providing the warm, responsive care that helps them feel confident and secure.

You’ll:

• Create a safe, loving, and engaging classroom environment where toddlers can thrive
• Plan age-appropriate, hands-on learning activities that encourage exploration and discovery
• Support toddlers as they develop language, social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and self-help skills
• Build strong, positive relationships with each child and family
• Get on the children’s level and follow their interests to create meaningful learning experiences
• Encourage toddlers as they develop growing independence and confidence
• Respond to each child’s individual needs, personality, interests, and developmental level
• Provide patient, nurturing care during routines such as meals, diapering, toileting, rest, and transitions
• Celebrate the little victories—from first words and new friendships to learning how to do something independently
• Support children of all abilities as they work toward reaching their highest potential

Because toddlers are learning all the time.

Every conversation, cuddle, song, story, routine, and opportunity to explore can help build a child’s brain and shape their future.

This is more than a J-O-B.
This is work that MATTERS.

Our Mission

The mission of Gateway Association, Inc. is to help young children of all abilities reach their highest potential through education and other support systems.

Compensation

Annual Salary: $33,800–$40,040

What You’ll Need

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Have an Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, or a closely related field
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Maintain current training in Universal Precautions
• Successfully complete a 5-phase drug screen
• Successfully complete a fingerprint background check through the FBI
• Meet continuing education requirements established by state licensing, Paths to QUALITY™, and NAEYC Accreditation

Ready to Make a Difference in the Toddler Years?

If you’re patient, nurturing, energetic, and passionate about helping toddlers discover who they are and what they can do, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Gateway and help build brighter futures—one relationship, one discovery, and one little victory at a time.

Job Description – Assistant  Infant & Toddler

Floater

Do you have a heart for babies and toddlers and a passion for helping little minds grow?

Do you love the smiles, curiosity, energy, and wonder that come with the infant and toddler years?

Are you patient, nurturing, flexible, and ready to jump in wherever you’re needed?

Do you believe that young children learn best through loving relationships, exploration, play, and hands-on experiences?

Does your heart go out to a child who needs a little extra comfort, encouragement, or support?

If so, we’d love to meet you!

Gateway Association, Inc. is looking for a full-time Assistant Floater Infant & Toddler Teacher who is passionate about providing high-quality care and helping young children learn, grow, and thrive.

Make a Difference Every Day

The infant and toddler years are filled with incredible growth and discovery. As an Assistant Floater at Gateway, you will have the opportunity to work with children across our infant and toddler classrooms, providing nurturing care and supporting teachers wherever you are needed.

You’ll help create classrooms where children feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to explore their world.

You’ll:

• Provide warm, responsive, and nurturing care to infants and toddlers
• Float between infant and toddler classrooms based on daily staffing and program needs
• Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities, routines, and responsibilities
• Support age-appropriate play, exploration, and hands-on learning experiences
• Get down on the children’s level and engage with them through talking, singing, reading, movement, and play
• Support children as they develop language, social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and self-help skills
• Respond to each child’s individual needs, personality, interests, and developmental level
• Provide patient, nurturing care during meals, bottles, diapering, toileting, rest, and transitions
• Help children feel secure and comfortable as they transition between activities and classrooms
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Assist Lead Teachers in maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Help with classroom cleaning, sanitizing, meal preparation, and other daily responsibilities
• Provide coverage for staff breaks, absences, and changing classroom needs
• Support children of all abilities as they work toward reaching their highest potential
• Work as part of a team to provide consistent, high-quality care throughout the center

Because Young Children Are Learning All the Time.

Every bottle, diaper change, cuddle, conversation, song, story, smile, and opportunity to explore is a chance to help build a child’s brain and shape their future.

As a floater, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a difference in multiple classrooms and build relationships with children and teachers throughout Gateway.

This is more than a J-O-B.
This is work that MATTERS.

What You’ll Need

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• CDA, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or be willing to work toward a CDA or higher credential, is preferred
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Maintain current training in Universal Precautions
• Successfully complete a 5-phase drug screen
• Successfully complete a fingerprint background check through the FBI
• Meet continuing education requirements established by state licensing, Paths to QUALITY™, and NAEYC Accreditation
• Be dependable, flexible, patient, nurturing, and willing to work in different classrooms throughout the day
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re patient, nurturing, flexible, and passionate about helping infants and toddlers discover who they are and what they can do, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Gateway and help build brighter futures—one cuddle, one discovery, and one little victory at a time.

Job Description – Assistant Preschool Floater

Do you have a heart for preschoolers and a passion for helping little minds grow?

Do you love the energy, imagination, curiosity, and wonder that come with the preschool years?

Are you patient, nurturing, flexible, and ready to jump in wherever you’re needed?

Do you believe that preschoolers learn best through relationships, exploration, play, and hands-on experiences?

Does your heart go out to a child who needs a little extra encouragement, support, or someone to believe in them?

If so, we’d love to meet you!

Gateway Association, Inc. is looking for an Assistant Preschool Floater who is passionate about providing high-quality care and helping young children learn, grow, and thrive.

Make a Difference Every Day

The preschool years are filled with incredible growth, independence, imagination, and discovery. As an Assistant Preschool Floater at Gateway, you will have the opportunity to work across our preschool classrooms, supporting Lead Teachers and providing engaging, nurturing care wherever you are needed.

You’ll help create classrooms where children feel safe, loved, supported, and excited to learn.

You’ll:

• Provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where preschoolers can thrive
• Float between preschool classrooms based on daily staffing and program needs
• Assist Lead Teachers with daily classroom activities, routines, and responsibilities
• Support age-appropriate, hands-on learning activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and discovery
• Engage children through conversations, stories, music, movement, art, sensory experiences, and play
• Support children as they develop language, social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and self-help skills
• Encourage children as they develop independence, confidence, problem-solving skills, and positive relationships
• Get on the children’s level and follow their interests to create meaningful learning experiences
• Respond to each child’s individual needs, personality, interests, and developmental level
• Provide patient, nurturing support during meals, toileting, rest, transitions, and other daily routines
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Assist Lead Teachers in maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment
• Help with classroom cleaning, sanitizing, meal preparation, and other daily responsibilities
• Provide coverage for staff breaks, absences, and changing classroom needs
• Support children of all abilities as they work toward reaching their highest potential
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team to provide consistent, high-quality care throughout the center

Because Preschoolers Are Learning All the Time.

Every conversation, question, story, activity, friendship, challenge, and opportunity to explore can help a child build confidence, develop new skills, and prepare for their next stage of learning.

As a floater, you’ll have the unique opportunity to make a difference in multiple classrooms and build meaningful relationships with children and teachers throughout Gateway.

This is more than a J-O-B.
This is work that MATTERS.

What You’ll Need

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• CDA, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or be willing to work toward a CDA or higher credential, is preferred
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Maintain current training in Universal Precautions
• Successfully complete a 5-phase drug screen
• Successfully complete a fingerprint background check through the FBI
• Meet continuing education requirements established by state licensing, Paths to QUALITY™, and NAEYC Accreditation
• Be dependable, flexible, patient, nurturing, and willing to work in different preschool classrooms throughout the day
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re patient, nurturing, flexible, and passionate about helping preschoolers discover who they are and what they can do, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Gateway and help build brighter futures—one conversation, one discovery, and one little victory at a time.

Job Description – School Age Teacher

Do you enjoy working with school-age children and creating a fun, supportive place for them to learn, play, and grow?

Do you enjoy the energy and creativity of school-age children?

Are you patient, dependable, flexible, and ready to make a difference before and after the school day?

Do you believe children need opportunities to play, build friendships, explore their interests, and develop independence?

Would you enjoy a position that offers a flexible schedule during the school year and the opportunity for full-time hours during school breaks?

If so, we’d love to meet you!

Gateway Association, Inc. is looking for a School Age Teacher to provide care for children ages 5–12 through our before and after school program and school break care.

Make a Difference Every Day

School-age children need a place where they feel safe, valued, and connected. At Gateway, you’ll help create an environment where children can relax after school, have fun with friends, explore their interests, and continue learning through play and hands-on experiences.

This position offers part-time hours during the school year for before and after school care and full-time hours during school breaks and summer care.

You’ll:

• Provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for school-age children
• Supervise and interact with children before and after school
• Plan and participate in age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, and recreational experiences
• Encourage children to build friendships, develop independence, and practice positive social skills
• Serve meals and snacks according to program guidelines
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment
• Build positive relationships with children and families
• Support children with different abilities, personalities, and interests
• Follow Gateway policies, classroom routines, and health and safety procedures
• Provide additional classroom coverage when needed
• Have opportunities to pick up additional hours by covering shifts in other classrooms or assisting with kitchen duties
• Provide care during 2-hour school delays and school closings
• Work full-time during scheduled school breaks, including fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks

School Calendars

Gateway follows the school calendars for Anderson Community Schools and Anderson Preparatory Academy for our school-age programming.

This means your schedule will change throughout the year based on school schedules, including regular school days, delays, closings, holidays, and school breaks.

More Than Just Before and After School Care

At Gateway, school-age care is about more than simply supervising children until they go home.

It’s about giving children a place to belong.

You’ll have the opportunity to play games, start conversations, help with homework, listen to their stories, encourage their interests, and be someone they can count on.

This is more than a J-O-B.
This is work that MATTERS.

Compensation

Part-Time During the School Year / Full-Time During Break Care

Compensation based on education and experience.

What You’ll Need

To be considered for this position, candidates must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• CDA, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree, or be willing to work toward a CDA or higher credential, is preferred
• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications
• Maintain current training in Universal Precautions
• Successfully complete a 5-phase drug screen
• Successfully complete a fingerprint background check through the FBI
• Meet continuing education requirements established by state licensing, Paths to QUALITY™, and NAEYC Accreditation
• Be dependable, flexible, patient, energetic, and able to work effectively with school-age children
• Be available to work during 2-hour delays and school closings
• Be willing to work full-time hours during scheduled school breaks

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re energetic, dependable, flexible, and passionate about helping school-age children learn, grow, build friendships, and have fun, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Gateway and help build brighter futures—one friendship, one adventure, and one child at a time.