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Preschool Teacher

Little Roots Preschool
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Job Description: Teacher (for 4-year-olds)

Reports To: Director

Compensation: $18-$21/hour + $100 monthly planning stipend

Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Days: Tue – Thu, and special events

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this position is to create meaningful memories for children and their families while nurturing each child's growth through play-based learning experiences to prepare each student for kindergarten and inspire curiosity, build confidence, strengthen character, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Essential Responsibilities

The following essential responsibilities define the primary expectations of this position. 

  • Lesson & Curriculum Planning, Daily & Monthly
  • Manage and Maintain Classroom Learning Centers
  • Implement Age-Appropriate Child Development Practices
  • Provide Children Opportunities toward Developmental Learning Goals 
  • Observe & Assess Each Child
  • Strong, Consistent, Timely Communication with Parents
  • Close Working Relationship & Consistent Communication with the Director 
  • Team Collaboration 
  • Policies & Professional Standards 
  • Professional Growth as Required by the State of Idaho's Preschool Licensing Department

Detailed expectations, procedures, and additional responsibilities are provided through the Little Roots Preschool Staff Handbook, Curriculum Guide, other Little Roots Preschool policies and procedures, and direction from the Director.

Qualifications

  • Love for Jesus Christ, young children, and Christ-centered education
  • Meet Idaho Child Care Licensing requirements,
  • Fingerprinting/Background Check
  • Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
  • Professional, dependable, flexible, and positive
  • ECE Certificate (will consider applicants currently working to obtain their ECE Certificate)

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and actively participate in classroom activities, including sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, squatting, standing for extended periods, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities.