Preschool Teacher

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. A minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education units is required in order to qualify. Preschool teachers teach important elements that children will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Teaching qualifications needed to teach children 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.

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
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Communicate with parents regularly
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Experience as a Preschool Teacher, Child Care provider
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Be comfortable teaching Bible lessons, and working in a faith based environment
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Minimum of 12 ECE units
• Certification in child CPR encouraged

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 12 Early Childhood Education Units?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person