PreK Teacher

Steeplechase Academy•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our educators are responsible for and will provide children with the education and experiences needed to ensure early success and school readiness. Parent involvement is critical in the development of a child. We form a partnership with parents by providing newsletters and daily information sheets on what their child has learned each day. We will provide a safe atmosphere where children can learn to communicate and express themselves among peers. We value learning and understand that children learn in different ways. We encourage self-esteem and want each child to recognize their strengths and feel confident as they become ready to enter Kindergarten. We value respect for each child, family, and staff member. Helping children grow, learn, and gain new skills can be very rewarding. Our Educators will be responsible for planning and implementing child care for young children. They must ensure the development and safety of these children in accordance with Steeplechase Academy and in compliance with the State of Missouri's Department of Education. Educators will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe, and well-maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.

Requirements

CDA, AA or a Bachelors in Early Education
1yr + in an educational setting
Positive communicator
Able to follow a provided daily schedule for the students
Reliable worker to create a consistent routine for the students
Must be able to pass a mandatory background screening
Annual professional development required

Responsibilities

Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children
Provide daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities
Provide activities to encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving at the developmental levels of each child
Read books with children
Emergency procedures need to be provided at all times
Provide a fun and exciting classroom atmosphere
Ensure children are supervised at all times; this includes all areas of our facility (restrooms, classrooms, hallways, playground)
Actively engage with children at their level at all times
Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress
Listen to parents and maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with them
Maintain open and positive communication with coworkers and management