Preschool - Part Time - Afternoon Shift

Summary

Looking for energetic, creative, fun, loving and nurturing individuals who love working with Preschoolers
We are looking for an afternoon shift person 2:45pm to close (6pm)





Duties

Teacher must manage the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. 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 assistant 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.

• Maintain accurate records, forms and files in the classroom
• Maintain daily communications with parents through our Center app and in person during drop off and pick up
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Lead by example through modeling and coaching.
• Assist in the implementation of educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Willingness to work with outside providers (B23, etc.) on how to best support children in their development stages
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.

Requirements

• Must be able to see and or hear a child in distress up to 25 feet away.
• Friendly and professional demeanor with staff and families.
• Good writing and communication skills
• Must have CPR, First aid and medication administration training or willing to obtain
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs repeatedly during the course of each day.
• Must be able to sit on the floor with children and be able to get up quickly.

Benefits

Our center provides a welcoming teachers lounge with free coffee where you can relax on your lunch breaks, and prep for classroom activities.