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We are looking for a qualified Preschool and or Toddler Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods aligning with Montessori 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 to 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 if needed
• 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 a mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
• Certification in child CPR, mandated abuse report, and other
• Minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education Units or proof of current enrollment in classes.

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Benefits offered:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Child Care benefits
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Temperature screenings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Pay Frequency:

• Bi weekly or Twice monthly

This Job Is:

• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All staff members are required to wear a mask, daily cleaning implemented. All staff members are vaccinated!

Experience:

• childcare: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• one or more languages (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Early Childhood Education license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person