What are the responsibilities and job description for the PreSchool Teacher position at Apogee STEM Discovery Learning Academy?
Summary Under the direct supervision of the Apogee STEM Discovery Learning Academy Director, the Caregiver shall be responsible for planning, scheduling and implementing age appropriate activities and curriculum to stimulate and educate children. This would include the development of physical, emotional, intellectual and social skills. Duties Work with assigned group of preschool students applying best practices. Facilitate and nurture the development of each child's self-esteem, trust, and growing autonomy. Respond quickly to children's different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, abilities, and cultures. Document daily individual needs, strengths, interests, service plans, attendance, and meal counts for each child. Plan and implement lesson plan activities and experiences that are developmentally appropriate. Prepare and provide materials that are concrete and relevant to the children's interests and culture. Prepare the preschool learning environment for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adult caregivers. Administer and accurately document initial and ongoing development using screening and assessment tools at established intervals. Review and carry out health plans for special diets, allergies, medication administration, etc. Partner with parents to develop educational and family goals and update regularly. Assist with transition into the program and exiting out of the program. Participate in regularly scheduled conferencing sessions, staff meetings, parent meetings, parent-caregiver conferences, and other meetings as directed. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Two years of previous child care experience preferred. Experience with preschool students in group setting and/or training. Moderate level of written and oral communication. Moderate level of interpersonal skills. Moderate level of behavior management skills. Professional personal presentation. An acceptable background check, including fingerprinting and drug screening. CPR and First Aid Certification. Caring and compassionate attitude Nice To Haves CDA, Early Childhood Education Certification, Associates or Bachelor's degree
Salary : $15 - $20