What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Preschool Teacher position at Elizabethtown Child Care Center?
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Preschool Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with young children. This role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for implementing engaging lesson plans that promote literacy, behavior management, and overall child welfare.
Duties
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that align with curriculum standards.
- Foster a safe and supportive classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning.
- Provide physical education activities to promote health and wellness among preschoolers.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff to support child development and address any concerns.
- Conduct assessments to monitor children's progress in literacy education and early intervention strategies.
- Manage classroom behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum enhancements and share best practices.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and standards related to child care.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred. AA/AAS in: ECE/ equivalent degree OR related field including 18 ECE credits OR Elementary Ed. and 12 ECE credits OR unrelated degree (BS/BA/AA/AAS) including 30 ECE credits OR ASB/AST degree in ECE with articulation agreement
- Experience working in a preschool or toddler care setting is highly desirable.
- Strong skills in lesson planning, curriculum development, and behavior management.
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and staff.
- Knowledge of child welfare practices and early intervention strategies.
- Ability to create engaging physical education activities tailored for young children.
- Patience, creativity, and a passion for teaching young learners.
Pay is $13-15/hour with an Associates degree and $16-18/hour with a Bachelors degree.
If you are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young children through education and care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Preschool Teacher.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18