Pre K Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Early Years Teaching experience (with children of 3 months to 5 years of age) in a Licensed Childcare Center
• Possess a CDA, or Associate, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Good mental and physical health
• Able to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Positive, smiling attitude
• Experience working in an early childhood facility.
• Knowledge and experience working with young children.
• Knowledge of First Aid as well as Infant and Child CPR.
• Ability to be perceptive and aware of all children in your care at all times.
• Understanding of child development and early childhood developmental milestones.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of children, families, co-workers, and the school.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the school.
• Meet education and experience requirements of state licensing regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to see children and their environment and hear all types of sounds.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 40 pounds, move furniture, sit on the floor or child-sized furniture, and sustain long hours of active work such as bending, standing, or walking.
• Willingness to work in an environment where they may come in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious.
• Be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

Nice To Haves

• Out of the box thinker
• Love getting children excited about learning

Responsibilities

• Greet the children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each day.
• Maintain a safe and stimulating environment for young children.
• Ensure children are supervised at all times.
• Plan and develop activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the classroom.
• Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
• Prepare, in advance, and implement the planned curriculum activities.
• Document the children’s curriculum experiences through displays and pictures.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and collect work samples and documentation for each child’s portfolio.
• Maintain all required record keeping such as transition sheets, daily sheets, medication forms, portfolio and assessments, accident and incident reports, etc.
• Establish routines and use positive and constructive guidance methods to reinforce appropriate behavior.
• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information continuously.
• Maintain positive informal and formal communication with families daily.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
• Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and other staff development.
• Report to the Director or Leadership team any special needs or concerns with children, parents or other staff members.
• Perform general custodial responsibilities for a classroom.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development