Childcare Toddler -Preschool-Part Time

We are looking for multiple qualified teachers for our Star 4 preschool located in Shavertown. We are expanding and opening up new classrooms making these positions available.

Our teachers will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A toddler/preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

The job hours are Monday Thru Friday between 12:30-5:00 with Toddlers and Preschool Children

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional disagreements
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience as a Early Learning Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• Child Care Associates Preferred or Equivalent
• Valid Child abuse, Criminal and FBI Clearance

License/Certification:

• Experience with children (Required)
• Early childhood education (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shavertown, PA 18708: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person