Preschool Teacher

4 weeks ago

Lee, United States Growing Places Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description
Summary

Growing Places is looking for a committed, passionate person to join our teaching team Candidate needs to have a passion for early education and enjoy working with children.

Duties

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.


Requirements

  • THIS IS AN INPERSON POSITION, YOU MUST BE A US CITIZEN
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification or willing to be CPR/First aid certified.
  • Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
  • 9 credits in early childhood education AND 1500 hours of experience working with young children in a classroom setting
  • Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.


Nice To Haves

CPR/First aid certified
bachelors degree in ECE or related

Benefits

Dependent on experience
In addition to a rewarding career where you help shape children's futures, Growing Places provides a generous compensation package to full time employees - including 10 vacation days the first year, paid holidays, 100% employer paid health, dental and short-term disability, paid planning time and employee perks related to shared service alliance membership.

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