Early Childhood - Pre-Kindergarten Teacher - Part Time

Summary

Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Teacher will teach our Pre-K class 9:30 to 2:30 Mon-Wed-Fri from September to June. This is a wonderful opportunity that allows a parent to work while their own children are in school, plus still have time to themselves.

Duties

• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• 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.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.

Requirements

• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (will train if necessary)
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Jewish traditions and customs.
• Associate's Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.

Benefits

• Educational training
• Part time hours, perfect for teachers with school aged children.
• Paid sick leave
• Friendly and collaborative work environment