Preschool Teacher Aid
About This Role
Learn 'n Play Preschool is now hiring for an experienced three-year-old teacher.
LNP has been family owned for over 35 years. Mrs. Sharon Crabtree and her daughter, Christine Munoz, are the proud owners of this private preschool since its founding. Their mission is to elevate the career of Early Childhood Educators and provide a positive learning environment for both staff and children.
The Preschool Teacher needs to be comfortable being with a mixed age range. We are looking for a flexible teacher, who can work with all ages. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Preschool Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Part time position 6:30am-12:30pm
What You'll Do
- Teach and encourage self-help skills and emotional regulation to enhance students' ability to perform as part of a group
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
- Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
- A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice to Have
- Child CPR and First Aid certification.
- CDA or education in child-related field
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- No Weekends
- Bonus Pay
- PTO/Sick Leave
- Professional Development Assistance
- Mentorship Program
- Financial Wellness Program
- Federal Holidays
- Snow Days
- Paid Birthdays
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Preschool Teacher Aid role pays $14 to $18/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Part Time.
Where is Learn 'n Play Preschool and Children's Center located?
Learn 'n Play Preschool and Children's Center is located at 4600 Lee Hill School Drive, Fredericksburg, VA