Early Preschool Teacher
About The Position
As an Early Preschool Teacher, you are responsible for a classroom of children 2 - 3 years of age. You will provide a nurturing and safe environment by working collaboratively with your partner teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom. You will demonstrate good judgment in the care of each child assigned to you. You will verbally engage the children throughout the day in addition to incorporating activities. Teachers create their own lesson plans using a provided curriculum as a guide. In early preschool, the day includes a balance of structured activities and open/free play. You will also..
Requirements
- Educational background with 12 semesters or 18 quarter early childhood education units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelor’s degree in child development
- Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience with preschool students is preferred
Responsibilities
- Create a nurturing, responsive environment that promotes positive development of social and emotional competencies
- Assist with toileting and diaper changing as needed
- Support children with meals, snacks, and rest periods
- Collaborate with other faculty and staff members
- Communicate daily with parents or guardians
- Maintain a well-organized and engaging classroom environment
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental, 401K benefits
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Student Tuition Discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
