What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Hetty's Brilliant Minds?
Hetty's Brilliant Minds is a Christian childcare center that offers innovative, year-round, educational preschool as well as infant/toddler care. It is at the heart of our vision to offer a program that addresses the whole child. The mission of our childcare center is to provide a safe, loving, and encouraging environment that meets our children's developmental and academic needs. A lead teacher who shares our values is welcome to join our team to help Nurture, Educate and Inspire our Brilliant Minds.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative lesson plan suitable for preschool children. Incorporate Biblical morals values in daily lessons and activities.
- 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 and have a teamwork mentality
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom consistent with our program's health and safety standards
Skills
- Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher. At least 1 year of experience
- 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, loves children and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- AAS in Early Childhood Education, or High School diploma with 3 years or more experience working with preschool age children
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Tuition reimbursement
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- East Greenbush, NY 12061 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- East Greenbush, NY 12061: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $19