Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Friendswood Learning Academy (For Kid City USA Friendswood) Friendswood, TX Job Details Part-time | Full-time $15 - $17 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Parental leave Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications School experience CPR Certification Teamwork Abuse and neglect policy adherence Numeracy-focused lessons (early childhood general education) Emotional learning instruction Physical development (child development components) Public school experience Math First Aid Certification Instructional adaptability Accommodations in instruction Early intervention Positive behavior support strategies Teaching experience with young children Social-emotional development lessons (early childhood general education) Classroom Teaching Child abuse reporting laws Literacy-focused lessons (early childhood general education) Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Overview Join our vibrant early childhood education team as a Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, where your passion for nurturing young minds will inspire a love of learning and foster developmental growth in preschool-aged children. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to create engaging, age-appropriate lessons that support early childhood development, literacy, math, and social-emotional skills. As a valued educator, you will cultivate a safe, inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and independence. Your expertise will help lay the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Duties Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum plans tailored to preschool children's developmental stages, including literacy, math, physical education, and social skills. Create a stimulating classroom environment that promotes active learning through hands-on activities and play-based instruction. Manage classroom behavior effectively by applying positive behavior management strategies to ensure a respectful and productive atmosphere. Communicate regularly with parents and guardians about student progress, milestones, and any concerns to foster strong home-school partnerships. Conduct assessments using standardized testing methods to monitor each child's growth in areas such as literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. Ensure compliance with mandated reporting laws related to child welfare and safety protocols at all times. Maintain detailed records of lesson plans, student progress reports, attendance logs, and incident reports to support ongoing educational planning. Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development initiatives and participate in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on early childhood education best practices. Qualifications Proven experience working with children in preschool or early childhood education settings; prior classroom experience is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of child development principles, childhood education strategies, and classroom management techniques. Familiarity with special education needs, early intervention programs, and behavior management approaches. Demonstrated ability to develop engaging lesson plans that incorporate literacy education, math skills, physical activity, and social-emotional learning. Certification in first aid and CPR; knowledge of mandated reporting laws is essential. Excellent communication skills for effective parent communication and team collaboration. Experience with preschool teaching methods, toddler care practices, and classroom experience in private or public school environments is advantageous. Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs while maintaining a positive classroom environment. Join us in shaping the future by providing young children with a nurturing space where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally!

Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Parental leave

Work Location:

In person