Preschool Teacher

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement educational curriculum through the creation of engaging classroom activities that align with developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Model and coach teaching team members to achieve success by demonstrating excellence in your own work.
• Plan age-appropriate activities that foster social, cognitive, and emotional growth in children, while promoting a sense of community and teamwork.
• Maintain open lines of communication with parents through regular discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• E nsure that all center policies and state regulations are met, upholding the highest standards of quality and integrity.
• C reate a healthy and safe classroom environment, including maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, safety, and hygiene protocols.
• Accurately maintain records, forms, and files, ensuring that all necessary documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible.
• Develop and maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement and growth as an educator.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 9 credits in ECE
• CPR and First aid certified or willing to become certified
• Must pass a background check
• 1 year experience in a child care or public school setting

Nice to Have

• Associates in ECE or related field
• Previous experience in a preK school setting

Benefits