Preschool Teacher

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We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher who loves Jesus. Our school is a Christian school that serves parents that want their children to live like Jesus. We also want to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education.
Children do not come already honing civilized characters, they have to be taught and instilled in them. Therefore, a preschool teacher must have great LOVE and PATIENCE for children.

Qualifications needed to teach these little humans effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods (or a willingness to learn) as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate into their next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children (with the aid of our staff).
• 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.

Skills

• 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
• Good 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 is extra
• 45 hours

Pay: $14.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person