PreK teacher

Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a dedicated 3-year-old teacher and a PreK teacher, where your enthusiasm and expertise will inspire young learners during their foundational years. In this role, you will assist the lead teacher in creating a nurturing, engaging environment tailored to the developmental needs of three-year-olds, fostering their curiosity, social skills, and early literacy.

Your passion for childhood development and classroom management will help lay the groundwork for lifelong learning and success. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while working within a supportive and dynamic educational community.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher to Design and implement age-appropriate lesson plans that promote early childhood education, including literacy, math, physical education, and social-emotional learning.
• Assist lead teacher to Develop engaging curriculum activities that support this age group, preschool experience, and early intervention strategies tailored to three-year-olds’ developmental stages.
• Manage classroom behavior through positive behavior management techniques to create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Utilize classroom management skills to organize daily routines, activities, and transitions smoothly while maintaining high standards of childcare and safety.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to monitor each child's progress
• Incorporate natural play principles and other educational philosophies to enhance individualized learning experiences.
• Support children’s welfare by addressing their emotional needs, promoting social skills, and encouraging independence through structured play and learning activities.

Skills

• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, colleagues, and specialists in special education or early intervention programs.
• Ability to get along with co-workers, take guidance to learn your role,
• Apply positive language, patience, understanding, and be willing to learn how to guide children in a positive manner.

We are a natural play prograam where we let children play outside in all types of weather and using natural materials. They learn through "their play" as we guide individuals at their pace and their developmental stages to reach their goals. Through a chil'd play is truly learning if given new opportunities and nurutred in a POSITIVE manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Have a high school diploma or GED (and proof of)

Have a SS Card & drivers license/ legal Picture ID

Must be at least 18 years old

Must go through a background check, TB test & medical form filled out by physician.

Must be willing to take future early childhood classes at a community college to gain knowledge of early childhood development and to obtain certifications.

Must be physically able to lift over 20 lbs or more, be able to move quickly to maintain safety for all children & and perform all job duties.

• Strong positive communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, colleagues, and community partners.
• Ability to work physically active shifts involving lifting, bending, and sustained periods of standing or walking.
• Passion for working with children and dedication to fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Join us in shaping the future by providing young children with a strong foundation for lifelong learning! This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children while developing your skills in early childhood education.
• BENEFITS:

Monday through Friday (NO WEEKENDS - WOO-HOO!)

8:00 to 5:00 or 8:30-5:30 hours (NO NIGHT HOURS - WOO -HOO!)

Holidays paid off & 2 weeks vacation time in July & December.

You don't have to have experience or education in the ECE field, we will train you.

If you or someone you know is loving, fun, responsible, don't mind hard work (physically & mentally) and would like an opportunity to work with some incredible families and co-workers, then please send a resume' to nynpcinc2@gmail.com

We are looking forward to meeting you!!