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Brighten Academy Preschool
Preschool Teacher - 3 year old Class
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A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$42,713 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Preschool Teacher - 3 year old Class Brighten Academy Preschool - 3.6 Clovis, CA Job Details Full-time $18 - $19 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications CPR Certification Personal service experience with children Interactive activities lessons (early childhood general education) Classroom Teaching Early Childhood Education Full Job Description We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare young 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, be nurturing, loving, and hard-working. Qualifications needed include, a minimum of 6 units of Early Childhood Education, and working towards an additional 6 units (or 12 completed units), as well as, knowledge of practices and preschool educational methods and the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy social, 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, crafts, etc.) to teach children Engage each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children's progress and report to parents Collaborate with other teachers at the school Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills Experience working with children Understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Friendly and reliable Certification in child CPR preferred, but not required A minimum of 6 units in early childhood education, with an additional 6 units to be completed or 12 units completed