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Ankeny Lil Tots Daycare & Preschool
Preschool Teacher
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What they do
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.
$35,390 / year median in Iowa
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Preschool Teacher Ankeny Lil Tots Daycare & Preschool - 5.0 Ankeny, IA Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description We are looking for preschool teachers to join our 3-year-old and 4-year-old classrooms!. 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. Teachers will work a 4,10 hour schedule with a set day off each week. 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 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 Track children's progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to act as mediator between children Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable