Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher

BALANCE AUTISM - 3.2

Altoona, IA Job Details Full-time $17.50 - $23.00 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications School experience Teaching Certification Driver's License Bachelor's degree Classroom Teaching Full Job Description Balance Autism is looking tor a Preschool Teacher to add to our team! This individual is responsible for creating a quality learning environment that engages both neurotypical and neurodivergent children in a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Coordinate with Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) to create comprehensive curriculums to address early childhood development needs and conduct student assessments. Encouraging social interactions between children and improving their self-esteem. Engaging in creative methods of learning, such as arts and crafts, supervised play, and storytelling. Ensuring the classroom is a clean, safe, and organized environment. Preparing for lessons by gathering materials and setting up workstations. Communicating with parents to better understand their children's needs and personalities and provide them with up-to-date information regarding their child. Provide direction to Preschool Aides and Behavior Technicians. Work directly with each person served, demonstrating competencies in implementing individualized ABA programming and Safety Care procedures. Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Experience working with young children in a classroom setting. Strong classroom management skills. Ability to communicate with young children at their level. Patient, compassionate attitude, with a friendly, energetic disposition. Good mediation and nurturing abilities. Creative mindset with an ability to create memorable, out-of-the-box lessons. Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to serve as a positive role model.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree. At least one year of early childhood teaching experience; Iowa Early Childhood Teaching License that includes pre-Kindergarten preferred. Driver's license and auto insurance. Pass motor vehicle report and criminal background checks.

PHYSICAL/WORK REQUIREMENTS

Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit and use hands. Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, run or crawl. Must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Able to move quickly and frequently get up and down, including able to stand up from the floor quickly when necessary, without injury. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. Ability to work in an environment where the noise level can be loud.