Preschool Lead Teacher

First, thank you for taking the time to apply for this position and showing interest in working for Kiddie Academy of Atascocita. We are excited to learn more about you and your passion for teaching. With that, we also like to provide you with our values, our culture, and what benefits we offer.

Our Values:

Integrity – it’s one of the most important values for us at Kiddie Academy of Atascocita. From our ownership and management to teachers, we want honesty and principles to be of the utmost importance.

Customer Service – We are here to provide excellent customer service to our Academy’s children, parents, and community.

Respect – We respect each other, value each other opinions, and welcome suggestions for continuous improvement.

Our Culture:

Fun atmosphere – We like to smile and smile often. We like to work as a team, share ideas, be creative, and bring out our inner child to make it a fun working place.

Accountability – We hold ourselves and each other accountable. When you point a finger, three are pointing back.

Transparent – We are transparent and honest.

Teamwork - We always listen and welcome suggestions and ideas to achieve common goals.

Positivity – We like to build each other up with positivity. We look at the glass half full as an opportunity to fill the rest.

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them essential elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have 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 to the next level of education.

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 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

• Proven experience as a Preschool 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 a mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
• A balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• BSc/BA in education or relevant field
• Valid license to practice the profession

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person