Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education? Do you love teaching? Then we want you to join our family as a Lead Preschool Teacher!

Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool is currently looking for energetic and passionate teachers to join our team! We are looking for a lead preschool teacher in our infant classroom to help create a fun environment while incorporating educational programs that assist in our children's development.

Responsibilities of a Preschool Teacher (includes but not limited to):

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times.
• Plan and carry out the curriculum.
• Write weekly classroom newsletters to communicate to families in accordance with standards.
• Create daily reports for each child focusing on positive behavior and/or lessons learned including a photo or video every day for each child.
• Implement and follow the daily schedule to ensure a routine.
• Make sure the classroom is age-appropriate and fun! Keep walls decorated and learning centers open and available.
• Keep classroom, bathroom, and closet neat and orderly.
• Maintain ratio (advise administrator if over or under).
• Conduct individual parent/teacher conferences at least twice a year in June and December.
• Be familiar with school policies and licensing rules.
• Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with the stated policy on discipline.
• Train and oversee any assistant teachers, substitutes and floaters working in your class.
• Oversee sanitation and universal precautions policies.
• Facilitate parent involvement and positive communication.
• Regular attendance is an essential requirement of the position in order to offer children and parents consistency.
• Physical requirements: Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. approximately 100 times per day/shift.
• Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, hearing, talking, and repetitive motion are physical requirements of the position.

Qualifications of a Preschool Teacher:

• Meet and exceed all state Child Care Licensing requirements
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• Possess a teamwork mindset, strong communication skills, organization skills and problem-solving ability
• Ability to build rapport with children, families and peers

Benefits Our Preschool Teachers Enjoy:

• Health, vision, dental
• Childcare discounts
• Paid time off
• Paid training hours
• Teacher appreciation activities

Little Sunshine's Playhouse maintains a reputation of unrivaled distinction in childcare and serves as a castle for a "once upon a time" experience that enables each child to develop their imagination and grow socially and academically. Unique characteristics and state-of-the-art services distinguish Little Sunshine's Playhouse as the premier early childhood education program.

Compensation based on education and experience.

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