Preschool Teacher (3 yr old children)

We are looking for a full-time Preschool Teacher to instruct our 3 year olds.


Must have experience working with young children and be available


Monday-Friday for a 40 hour/week shift.


A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. 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

• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children using the provided Primrose curriculum.
• 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 childrens progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the childrens background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• 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 or willing to obtain

**Must be 21 years of age or older to apply.


Call (615) 773-7070 for more information.