Preschool Teacher

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Preschool teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for toddlers supporting their developmental milestones, and guiding a team of assistant teachers. This role requires a strong background in early childhood education, classroom management, and child welfare to ensure the highest quality of care and education for our youngest learners. Duties Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum tailored to toddlers developmental needs, including literacy, motor skills, and social-emotional growth. Lead classroom activities that promote early intervention, behavior management, and childhood development principles. Oversee daily classroom operations, ensuring a safe, clean, and engaging environment that complies with licensing standards and best practices in childcare. Supervise and mentor assistant teachers and support staff, providing guidance on classroom management, lesson planning, and instructional strategies. Conduct assessments of toddlers progress using standardized testing methods and document developmental milestones. Collaborate with parents and guardians to discuss child welfare, progress reports, and individualized plans for children requiring special education or additional support. Coordinate with specialists in early intervention or special education to support children with diverse needs. Plan educational activities that incorporate Montessori methods or other pedagogical approaches suitable for infants. Maintain professional development by staying current with early childhood education trends, including literacy education, math readiness, physical education, and daycare best practices. Skills Strong knowledge of childhood development theories and classroom management techniques. Experience with curriculum development tailored for infants and toddlers. Familiarity with special education practices, early intervention strategies, and behavior management techniques. Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, parents, staff, and external professionals. Ability to plan lessons effectively while adapting to individual child needs. Experience working in preschool or daycare settings; private school experience is a plus. Knowledge of standardized testing procedures relevant to early childhood assessment. Skills in teaching physical education activities suitable for infants; experience with literacy education is preferred. Ability to manage a classroom efficiently while fostering a warm and inclusive environment that promotes child welfare. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children's lives through innovative teaching methods and compassionate care. We seek passionate educators committed to early childhood development excellence.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person