Preschool Teacher Preschool Teacher Assistant

About This Role

This teaching post prepares small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education, teaching them important elements they will encounter soon after they enter school life. The role suits a teacher with great love and patience for children, knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods, and 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 to the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool 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 conflicts
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identifying shapes, numbers, colors, explore crafts in English and Spanish 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

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Preschool 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 and Mandatory Reporter Training
• Preschool Teacher Certification in education or relevant field

Nice to have:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off