Preschool Teacher for Sprouts Childcare Center

Preschool Teacher for Sprouts Childcare Center

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preschool teaching is an interactive position wherein the candidate is required to engage in constant enriching activities with Preschoolers, typically between ages 3 and 5 years. They are responsible for handling a small group of Preschoolers, preparing them socially, and educating them while following a curriculum. They integrate fun activities into the learning process to make the learning viable for Preschoolers. This is a very responsible position since the Preschool teacher not only has to educate the children but also has to supervise them and ensure the provision of a safe and healthy environment that supports all aspects of their learning and development.

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• Engross a group of Preschoolers on a daily basis, imparting education and social skills in a friendly and engaging manner
• Maintain individual portfolios of each child and gauge their weekly progress in various skills via well-designed progress charts
• Bring innovation in education, make learning easy and interesting for the participants
• Conduct group activates and also provide one on one pieces of training for targeted skills development in the participants
• Communicate effectively with the parents, counsel them if needed and discuss the progress of children efficiently
• Maintain the classroom and play area according to state-approved standards of orderliness, cleanliness, and hygiene
• Demonstrate the understanding of child developmental milestones at the mental, physical, social and psychological levels and timely identify any developmental blocks
• Facilitate the group during practical exercises, expertly demonstrate the exercises and keenly observe and monitor the children as they practice the same
• Introduce social values like empathy, sharing, honesty, gratitude, forgiveness, and the like
• Supervise indoor and outdoor play during play hours
• Plan and submit activity-based weekly lesson plan rooted in the curriculum targets for the week

QUALIFICATIONS:

• First Aid and CPR certification
• Innovative in teaching methodology
• Compliance with general personal and spatial hygiene standards
• Ability to lift young kids carefully
• Proficient in communicating with young kids
• Record maintenance expertise
• Ability to meet curricular deadlines
• Meet EEC standards for Preschool Teacher

WORK SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:

This is a 10-month position.  This position’s annual salary will be evenly spread over 26 pay periods and includes 5 sick days and all eligible holidays. The annual salary is between $37,000-$41,000. Closed major holidays and school vacation weeks. Eight hour daily work schedule within hours of operation 6:45am-4pm with a half hour duty free break.

FULL BENEFITS available including:

• Enrollment in pension system
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources
• Tuition discounts at local universities for employees and family members

START DATE:

Immediately

Burlington's student body represents a broad range of cultures and backgrounds.  Our goal is for our staff to reflect the global diversity of our student population.  We welcome applications from dynamic, forward-thinking individuals who positively impact student learning and growth, are competent working in a diverse environment, and reflect the diversity of our student body.

The Burlington Public Schools prohibit sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator for students, Lisa Chen, or Title IX Coordinator for staff, Joanne Faust. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.burlingtonpublicschools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=70047685&pageId=74582578

Burlington Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. 

~ We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer ~

Salary : $37,000 - $41,000