What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Preschool Teacher position at Chinsuh Childcare?
We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media 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, do crafts etc.)
- Organize 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 to understand the children’s background and psyche
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Able to work with 3-5 years old
- Have CDA in family childcare or at least 60 hours of training toward CDA
- Certification in child CPR/First Aid/AED
- Universal Precautions certifications
- Associate in Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor in Early Childhood Education
- Council for Professional Recognition (CDA) in Family Childcare
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
- Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20