What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at First Steps Learning Center?
We are looking for a qualified Pre-Kindergarten 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.
We need someone who is a a team player and very dependable. This person also needs to be able to work well with different age groups.
Responsibilities
- Work with lead teachers to provide a safe and fun learning environment for the children in our care
- 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
- 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
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR (will assist)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.50 - $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Application Question(s):
- How soon are you able to start?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Katy, TX (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Katy, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13