Prechool Teacher
2 months ago
Gardena, United States
The Beginning Zone
Full time
$21 - $23
We are looking for a qualified preschool teacher that can develop schedules and routines ensuring physical activity, rest, and playtime. Teaching preschoolers how to play with others while redirecting bad behavior and rewarding good behavior. Teacher will also be responsible for documenting child's health, skills, behavior, growth and development. A preschool teacher must have great love and patience for children, and the ability to 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 a careful and creative program suitable for preschoolers.
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children.
- Ability to observe each child too 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, colors, crafts).
- 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 their background and psyche.
- Collaborate with other educators.
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
Skills:
- At least 2 years experience as a preschool teacher.
- At least 15 ECE units.
- Ability ot develop lesson plans.
- 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 a mediator between children.
- Cool-tempered , friendly , and reliable.
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen.
- Certification in child and pediatric CPR.
Job Type: Full - Time
Pay: $20.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401K
- Professional development assistance
- paid time off
- holiday pay
Schedule: 8 hour shift
Education:
- Associate Degree (preferred)
- Teaching: 2 years (required)
- Childcare: 2 years (required)