What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at MDD?
Preschool Teacher 2 or 3 year old group
About us
Toddler Learning Center is a company in EDUCATION in Los Angeles, CA 91304.
We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher with a minimum of 12 Units who is willing and motivated to work with 2 to 5 year old children. The candidate must be loving and caring for the children they are educating. 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 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
- 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
- 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
- BSc/BA in education or relevant field
- Valid license to practice profession
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All Parents are required to wear masks and sanitize their hands before walking into building.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location