• Curriculum Development: Designing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities that stimulate children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth.
• Instructional Delivery: Delivering engaging lessons using various teaching methods, such as storytelling, play-based learning, arts and crafts, and structured activities.
• Classroom Management: Creating and maintaining a safe, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment conducive to learning. This includes managing behavior, resolving conflicts, and promoting positive social interactions among children.
• Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Observing and assessing children's development and progress, keeping detailed records, and communicating findings with parents or guardians through progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.
• Individualized Support: Providing individualized attention and support to children with special needs or learning challenges, as well as adapting teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Parent Communication: Establishing and maintaining open, effective communication with parents or guardians to keep them informed about their child's development, activities, and any concerns or achievements.
• Collaboration with Colleagues: Working collaboratively with other preschool staff members, such as teaching assistants, administrators, and support staff, to coordinate activities, share resources, and ensure a cohesive learning environment.
• Health and Safety: Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing hygiene practices, and taking appropriate measures to prevent accidents and respond to emergencies.
• Professional Development: Engaging in ongoing professional development activities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education, attending workshops, conferences, and training sessions as necessary.
• Creating a Positive Learning Environment: Fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where children feel valued, respected, and encouraged to explore, discover, and learn through hands-on experiences and guided play.
• Promoting Social and Emotional Development: Supporting children's social and emotional well-being by teaching conflict resolution skills, fostering empathy and cooperation, and helping them develop self-regulation and resilience.
• Cultural Sensitivity and Diversity: Recognizing and celebrating cultural diversity within the classroom, incorporating multicultural perspectives into curriculum content, and promoting respect for differences among children.

Overall, a preschool teacher plays a crucial role in laying the foundation for children's lifelong learning and development, fostering their curiosity, creativity, and love of learning during these formative years.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person