Morning Preschool Teacher

We are looking for passionate people to hire as preschool teachers in the mornings. The shift is Monday-Friday 7am-1pm. The age groups available are infants, toddlers, & two year olds. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. Our preschool teachers must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach our students effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. You must be willing to get your hands dirty and be creative in allowing students to grow and learn in a fun and interactive way. You must also be able to complete basic care tasks such as diaper changing/aiding in potty training, preparing and serving food during lunch and snack times, and communicating effectively with parents about their child’s daily progress. Cleaning your classroom at the end of the day is required for afternoon staff. Being able to promote a safe work environment and maintain healthy coworker relationships is a must. The main goal of these requirements is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of our students so they can more easily acclimate in the eventual next level of education.

Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children

Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, music and movement, 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, letters, do arts and crafts, etc.)

Maintain 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 via the bright wheel app (age two’s and under) and classroom facebook pages

Collaborate with other coworkers

Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Attempt to find a sub off the provided sub list if you have to call out for any reason

Skills

Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods

Previous experience a plus but not a requirement

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 (if you don’t have this we will help you receive it)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Work Location: In person