Assistant Pre-K Teacher

STEMS of Learning Childcare Academy
Bethlehem, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/11/2023 CLOSED ON 7/9/2023

Job Posting for Assistant Pre-K Teacher at STEMS of Learning Childcare Academy

STEMS of Learning Childcare Academy

Bethlehem, PA 18015Job details

Pay$9 - $12 per hour
Schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • 10 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Other

Benefits

  • Professional development assistance

Job description

We are looking for a qualified Pre- K/school Teachers and teacher aides to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. 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/aide in 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 Pre K/school Teacher
  • Aides don't need any experience just a desire to learn
  • 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
  • BS/BA in education or relevant field
  • Aide- High school diploma/ GED

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Skills and Qualifications

Teachers are empathetic, outgoing, and energetic to keep up with the daily responsibilities of caring for young children. Generally, toddler teachers need at least an associate’s degree, along with the following skills:

  • Lesson development – toddler teachers develop fun and engaging lessons that are interactive and enjoyable while supporting child development
  • Classroom leadership – toddler teachers successfully take charge in a classroom setting, keeping toddlers engaged during activities and being able to rapidly adjust lesson plans and activities throughout the day
  • Written and verbal communication – the ability to communicate both verbally and in written reports and documents is important for communicating with children and providing information to parents and administrators
  • Observation and evaluation – toddler teachers monitor children’s development, observing and evaluating toddlers to keep track of their progress
  • Compassion and empathy – toddler teachers exercise compassion and empathy while interacting with children and their parents, supporting a safe, healthy learning environment for all children
  • Organization and cleaning – finally, toddler teachers have a high level of organization and cleanliness; they often arrive early or stay late to plan lessons and ensure that the classroom area is clean and sanitized'

Work location

  • One location

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: $9.00 - $11.00 per hour

Schedule:

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

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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