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Discovery Tree Schools is a small business in Sacramento, CA. We are creative, collaborative, fun and our goal is to Attract qualified, engaging substitutes and support staff who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and the Sacramento community.

Our work environment includes:

• Food provided
• Wellness programs
• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• On-the-job training
• Company perks
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere

We are looking for a qualified Substatute Teacher to support our team when they need time away from the center. A preschool substatsute / support staff must have a great love and patience for 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.

Skills
Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher

• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with child development curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to act as a mediator between children
• Strong commitment to safety and quality control in her teaching
• Reliable & Responsible

Duties
Develop creative and educational programs 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
• 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
·Experience in Safety & Quality Control at Early Childhood Education Center

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Preschool: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Sacramento, CA 95814 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person