Kindergarten/ TK Teacher

Kiddie Academy•Fontana, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a qualified Kinder/TK Teacher. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A Kinder/TK teacher 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.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Kinder/TK 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 mediator between children.
Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
Certification in child CPR
12 Early Childhood Education Units

Responsibilities

Develop a careful and creative program suitable for Kinder/TK 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
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.