Job Description

Summary

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with children and parents to facilitate optimal learning effectively.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal, and professional development plans to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of professional teaching experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Must clear full background check and must pass a health screening.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, or squat.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a kindergarten or elementary teacher in a school district

Benefits

• Friendly work environment
• Sick and Vacation leave packages
• Teachers are paid weekly with a direct deposit
• Dental and vision packages
• Annual paid training
• Flexible but consistent work weeks

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Flexible hours,

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