What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Centerville Preschool Academy?
We are looking for a qualified Christian Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education and teaching them about the love of Jesus. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as 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 in 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 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
- Experience as a Preschool Teacher or Daycare Assistant
- 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 or able to complete this in 30 days of hire.
- Valid licence to practice profession
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
COVID-19 considerations:
All teachers are required to wear a mask when in the room with the children.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location