Montessori Toddler/Transition Teacher Large private school Irving, TX Job Details Full-time From $16 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision Childcare CPR Certification Program development Early childhood education High school diploma or GED Montessori Classroom Teaching Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description Toddler and Transition Lead Teacher Toddler and Transition Lead Teacher We are looking for a qualified Toddler/ Transition Teacher to care for small children (ages 18 months- 36 months) and prepare them for the Primary classroom by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. The Lead 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

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Must be able to plan ahead and prepare activities or lessons to keep children engaged and occupied throughout the day.
• 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 or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
• Must complete 30 hours' worth of child care training each year
• Track children's progress and report to parents (Lead Teacher only)
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche (Lead Teacher only) 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
• Must be able to multitask
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• Previous and current Child Care Training is a plus Related keywords: preschool teacher, daycare, child care, teacher

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $16.00 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Early Childhood Education:

3 years (Required)

Childcare:

3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person