Preschool Teacher Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field AND / OR 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Units
• Ability to speak English clearly and communicate with other staff and parents clearly
• A Statement signed by a physician that the applicant is in good health and free from health problems which would have a harmful effect on children or co-workers or would interfere with effective functioning
• Ability to pass FBI Fingerprint, DOJ and Child Abuse index background check
• Certification in California Childcare First Aid & CPR

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking

Responsibilities

• Desire to make a difference in the lives of others and in the lives of our children enrolled with us
• Maintain a professional and positive attitude
• Give hugs, wipe boogers, hold a crying toddler, get a dental inspection by a two-year-old, have pretend conversation “on the phone” into a block, and eat pretend food like a champ
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips
• Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities, follow academic curriculum, and set lesson plans
• Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
• Stand for long periods of time, frequent walking, sitting on the floor and playing with children
• Lift up to a 40lb child in an emergency situation
• Get up off the floor and stand up quickly
• Participate and lead children in various school events and programs such as Birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, etc.
• Maintain a loving demeanor with children
• Be prepared to laugh, love, and learn more about children
• Accept the challenges and benefits this job has to offer