What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Preschool Teacher position at First Christian Church Preschool?
We are a licensed type 1 childcare center in Paducah, KY! We serve children 18months-6years of age and are seeking a qualified Lead Preschool Teacher for our three year old classroom to teach and love the children in our care. As a member of our team, you will lead and execute Play to Learn teaching strategies that will aide in the successful development of the child. 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
- Aide in the development of 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
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Experience in the field of early childhood education
- 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
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Friendly and reliable
- Certification in child CPR/First Aide (can be obtained through us after hiring)
- Minimum high school diploma
- Preferred CCC, CDA, or Associates Degree in IECE
Pay: $13.25 - $14.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $14