Daycare Lead Teacher

Daycare Lead Teacher Alvarium Learning Center - 4.0 Wellington, CO Job Details Full-time $19 - $22 an hour 14 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Retirement plan Qualifications Volunteer management Classroom management Classroom Teaching Delegation Teaching Full Job Description We are looking for a qualified preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. 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, music & movement, etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and provide guidance for problem solving 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 children's progress and report to parents Collaborating with parents, ALC administration, and staff to identify needs of students and how these needs can be met Delegating duties to Assistant Teachers and Volunteers to best provide for the supervision and care of all children Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Reporting issues or concerns to the ALC Director Skills Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher 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

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person