What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1's Teacher position at Desert Rock Preschool and Childcare?
We are looking to hire a 1's Teacher. Shift would be 8:30am-5:30pm with option of 10am-5:30pm if looking for part time. We may be able to offer a 4 day work week. Please submit a resume listing a minimum of 6 months experience in a licensed facility and please have valid finger print clearance card. We have a beautiful brand new facility in Anthem Florence. We are looking for individuals who 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
- Implement 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
- Proven experience in a licensed facility
- 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
- Certification in child CPR
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 4x10
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification and Fingerprint Clearance Card (Preferred)
Work Location: One location