Lead Preschool Teacher

Lead Preschool Teachers
We are looking for a qualified Lead Teacher. You will teach them important elements to be successful. All teachers must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program
• 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 arguments
• 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

• Experience as a Lead Teacher desired
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and 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 CPR/First Aid
• BSc/BA in education or relevant field desired

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Tecumseh, MI 49286 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tecumseh, MI 49286: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person