The Learner's Nest Academy in Houston, TX is looking for one preschool teacher to join our strong team. We are located on 17214 Red Oak Drive. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, ambitious, and loves children.

Benefits

• We offer many great benefits, including free early access to your pay through Homebase.

Responsibilities

•  Facilitate learning and development through age-appropriate activities.
• Promote socialization.
•  Ensure the overall well-being of children.
• Supervise and monitor children's indoor and outdoor activities
• Keep records of children's progress, routines and interests and relaying needed information to parents.
• Assist in preparing food and serving meals.
• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children.
• Observes all rules and regulations at The Learner's Nest Academy and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children.
• Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
• Maintains an attractive, well-kept clean and sterile environment / classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Provides verbal recognition and acceptance to children while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearance adhering to the guidelines offered in The Learner's Nest Academy's employee handbook
• Assists in other capacities that Director, or designee, determines is necessary.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old and possess a high school diploma/GED or higher.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting.
• First Aid / CPR certification or willingness to become certified.
• Be available to work Monday through Friday.
• 1 year experience within child care (preferred).
• Ability to motivate and engage children and manage behavioral challenges.
• Good judgment and sound decision making.
• Must be a team player with a great attitude.
• Ability to lift and move supplies.

We are looking forward to reading your application.