Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

JOYFUL NOISE LEARNING CENTER

• 3.5 Hayward, CA Job Details Full-time $20
• $23 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification Early childhood education Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Classroom experience Preschool experience Teaching experience with young children Child Development Associate Certification Early Childhood Education Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced preschool teacher to join our team.

As a member of our staff, you will have a significant role in ministering to the needs of the children entrusted to our care. We value the contributions of each team member as we work together to provide a nurturing, loving and safe environment where children, parents, and teachers partner in the growth of our children. The preschool teacher will be responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate lessons and activities that promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child.

Responsibilities:

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that align with our Christian based curriculum and meet the needs of each child.

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child
• Establish positive relationships with children and their families, and maintain open communication with parents about their child's progress and needs
• Assess each child's development and progress and share this information with parents and other staff members as appropriate.
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff members to develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, lesson plans, and child assessments.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development workshops, and classes as required.

Requirements:

• Minimum of twelve college units in Early Childhood Education (12 ECE Units)
• At least six months of work experience in a licensed childcare center
• Strong knowledge of child development and early childhood education best practices
• Live scan fingerprint record
• Ability to create a positive and engaging faith-based learning environment. Strong organizational and time management skills
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education is preferred but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to sit on the floor and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to move around the classroom and playground freely A Joyful Noise Learning Center is one of the ministries of the Community Church of Hayward, as an outreach to children and their families.

We believe that a Christian school is a place where academic instruction of the highest quality is provided in such a way that God's love will truly surround and uplift each child. We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and is relevant in our education and our daily lives.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00

• $23.

00 per hour Application Question(s): You're sitting with two children who are playing with manipulatives. The boy holds up his creation and says, "I made a bird!" The girl says, "That's not a bird." What would you do? A. Say, "It can be a bird! He's using his imagination!" B. Tell the girl, "Don't be mean; he did his best." C. Suggest that the boy add features to make it look more like a bird D. Show the children how to make a bird E. Ask the girl to demonstrate how to make a bird What's most important for maintaining a positive classroom environment for young children? A. Setting a routine and age-appropriate expectations for behavior B. Involving children in setting the classroom rules to have buy-in C. Applying punishment consistently for the same types of misbehaviors D. Creating competition among children to encourage achievement-striving E. Limiting playtime to ensure more focus on academic tasks What would you do if a 9-month-old child is choking and unable to breathe, cough, or speak? A. Perform back blows and chest thrusts B. Perform the Heimlich maneuver C. Have the child drink breast milk or formula to help dislodge the object D. Have the child lie down and wait for the object to pass naturally E. Attempt to remove the object with fingers

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Hayward, CA 94544 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Hayward, CA 94544: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person