What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Jan Peterson Child Development Center?
Job description
We are looking for a fully qualified Preschool Teacher to share their love of learning with young children and prepare them for the next steps in their education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter the formal education years. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for young 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
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- Fingerprint clearance, 12 Units Early Childhood Education (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher preferred but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Must possess basic knowledge of child development including knowledge of safety guidelines and child development standards (we will provide training on child development guidelines and standards) Must have excellent communication skills (verbal & written) Must be able to work in a team environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18