Preschool Teacher
Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our play-based preschool. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with young children. This role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters the social, emotional, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children. The Preschool Teacher will be responsible for implementing engaging lesson plans that promote literacy, math, and motor skill development while ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
Duties
- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards.
- Create lesson plans that incorporate literacy education, math concepts, and physical activities to engage students in learning.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive learning environment through behavior management techniques.
- Provide individualized support for children as needed.
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's development and classroom activities.
- Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment that promotes child welfare.
Reports to: Preschool Director
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, 12 ECE Units Completed, or Child Development teaching permit
- Proven experience working with preschool-aged children in a classroom or daycare setting.
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in curriculum development, lesson planning, and classroom management
- Knowledge of childhood development principles and behavior management strategies is highly desirable.
- Passion for early childhood education and student growth
- Ability to bend, twist, carry up to 50 pounds & may be standing for long periods, walking, moving about the classroom and playground supervising all areas, and squatting down, moving from standing to sitting positions frequently.
- Able to sit in small chairs or ground floor level
- Able to pass FBI/DOJ/Child Abuse background check, physical examination, proof of required immunizations, and negative TB test
- CPR/First Aid certified & certificate of completing Mandatory Child Abuse Training AB 1207