What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead VPK Teacher position at Kinderoo Children's Academy?
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Responsible to: Preschool Director
Responsible for: Helping Preschool Director and Preschool staff with attending children.
Pay: Based on experience, starting at $17.00
If you have a passion for working with young children (12 months - 4 years of age) and their families, AND you have the drive, energy and dedication to join a team of professional and collaborative educators, then Kinderoo Children's Academy invites you to submit your resume for consideration!
We welcome experience in any of the following creative languages:
Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, sewing, textile/fiber arts, mixed media, land/nature art, horticulture, photography, video, filmmaking, architecture, interior design, floral design, graphic design, digital art, marketing, event planning, performing arts/acting, music, dance, yoga, storytelling.
At this time, we are looking for an enthusiastic educator for VPK Classroom!
Main duties:
1. To support a high quality of education and learning and offer appropriate stimulation and support to children attending the setting.
2. To ensure that the welfare and safety of children is promoted with the setting and that any child protection concerns are always appropriately acted upon immediately.
3. To help ensure records are properly maintained and updated, e.g. daily attendance register, accident and incident book, etc.
4. To work closely with families, informing them about the preschool and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
5. To help ensure that the preschool is a safe environment for children, staff and others, that equipment is safe, standards of hygiene are high and safety procedures are implemented at all times.
6. To work as a team to help implement any recommendations made following regulatory inspections.
7. To contribute to and to help implement all preschool policies and procedures, e.g. register and signing out procedures, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, food safety, setting hygiene, etc.
8. To attend any conferences, training events, or meetings to keep up-to-date with current good practice. Training will be provided where appropriate and any extra training will be considered after a successful probation period has been completed.
This job description is not a limited list of duties and the position holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the Preschool Director.
Person Specification Essential Criteria
1. Proven experience of working in a preschool setting.
2. Proven experience of working as a team.
3. Ability to communicate effectively to a wide variety of people including parents, colleagues, and children, verbally and in writing.
Salary: Starting at $17, dependent on qualifications and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17