Toddler/Preschool Teacher

We are looking for full time teachers for our Toddler/Preschool classroom (ages 2 to 4 years) at our childcare center—Stepping Stones Kids Academy, based in Redmond. A teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to help children effectively include knowledge of best practices and childcare 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

• 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 team members
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Be comfortable changing diapers
• Take children outdoors for play time

Skills

• 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
• Work Authorization

Trainings and Certifications (recommended, but not required)

• 30 hour childcare basic training
• CPR first-aid
• Food Handler's Permit

Stepping Stones Kids Academy offers a friendly work environment, steady employment hours, and discounted childcare for the staff with children. The pay is competitive and will be based on years of experience and any trainings/certifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person