Preschool Teacher or Teacher Assistant

Job description: BRAND NEW CENTER!

We are here to help you grow and develop your skills! If you bring the passion we will provide a supportive training environment for you! Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed by learning experts so you can spend time forming bonds and relationships with your students and families!

Our program is a nurturing, inclusive, school environment, with a focus on student experience. As a new school we are looking preschool teachers and teacher assistants.

We are so excited to partner with you to grow you career in ECE!

Our ideal Preschool Teacher or Teacher Assistant will have a great love and patience for children, as well as possess knowledge of best practices in preschool educational methods. They should be able to engage children and earn their trust and attention.

OUR BENEFITS

Full Benefits for Full Time Preschool Teachers or Teacher Assistants
Low student to teacher ratios
Flexible scheduling
Childcare discount
Catered Lunches
Monthly Staff Appreciation
Paid Training
Quarterly Paid Teacher in Service
Paid Holidays, and generous PTO package including two weeks of PTO, one week of sick, and paid time off for Winter Break.

Preschool Teachers or Teacher Assistants Responsibilities Are:

• Prepare a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children of all abilities.
• Monitor each child's activity to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
• Utilize a wide range of educational techniques, such as storytelling, educational play, inquiry based instruction, and provocations.
• Assist children in developing their artistic and practical life capabilities through a carefully constructed SEL curriculum.
• Guide children to interact with each other and resolve any arguments in a productive manner.
• Supervise children to ensure health and safety at all times.
• Organize nap and snack time.
• Interact with parents on a daily basis, to understand the children’s background and psyche and to inform them about their children's progress.
• Work together with other educators, discussing your progress and sharing ideas.
• Keep a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.

Early Childhood Educator Requirements Are:

• We are here to help you grow and develop your skills! If you bring the passion we will provide a supportive training environment for you!
• Experience with child development, using relevant preschool educational principles and methods.
• Good knowledge of safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms.
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Strong communication and instructional skills.
• Strong practical abilities and creativity.
• Good ability to act as mediator between children
• Certification in child CPR.
• A Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field AND / OR meet Rule 3 requirements as outlined by DHS.
• Must be able to pass FBI Fingerprint, DOJ and Child Abuse index background check.
• A statement signed by a physician that the applicant is in good health and free from health problems which would have a harmful effect on children or co- workers or would interfere with effective functioning.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to regularly commute to Rockford?

Work Location: On the road