Pre-K/Preschool Teacher

We are looking for a qualified Full-Time Preschool Teacher to prepare our young learners by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a 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 in the next level of education. You will work with a teachers assistant, as well. There is an opportunity to move into a Director role with experience.

Responsibilities

Work with staff to develop a careful and creative program and curriculum 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 mediator between children
Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
Certification in child CPR/First Aid
BSc/BA in education or relevant field
Valid license to practice profession

Job Type: Full-time, part-time

Requirements:
* BA in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education or related field
* At least two years of prior classroom experience
* Fluent in English
* Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to solve problems and practice behavior guidance
* Ability to produce weekly lesson plans and present to administrative staff
* Ability to provide active supervision at all times
* Must be a self-disciplined and dependable team player
* Ability to follow school policies and procedures
* Various other responsibilities that vary by classroom/age
* Must be able to physically lift up to 50 pounds, on a daily basis and at any given time during the workday to carry and care for the children if necessary.

Benefits:
Paid holidays, paid PTO, paid training courses

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person