Child Care Preschool Teacher

Duties and Responsibilities - Preschool teachers are responsible for the early education of children in their care. Duties and responsibilities of Preschool Teachers include developing and delivering interactive learning programs designed to engage and educate young children. Examples of Preschool Teacher duties and responsibilities include:

• Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
• Provide basic needs for children
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
• Track children's’ progress and report to parents
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
• Help children reach developmental milestones
• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times
• Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies
• Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
• Adhere to health/safety and sanitation procedures

Skills and Qualifications - A successful Preschool Teacher candidate will have various skills and qualifications to perform the required duties, including the ability to effectively instruct young children, patience and communication skills with young children and the ability to adjust teaching methods to meet different learning styles. Examples of Preschool Teacher skills and qualifications include:

• The ideal candidate has at least an Associates Degree in early childhood education and 2 years’ experience working in a licensed childcare facility
• Current DCDEE criminal record check
• Knowledge of ITERS/ECERS
• Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children
• Ability to instruct young children in rules of conduct and learning new tasks
• Ability to select the appropriate teaching method and adapt to children’s learning styles
• Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
• Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• qualifying letter (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18