Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher Towson, MD Job Details Full-time $18 - $25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Loan forgiveness Childcare Retirement plan Qualifications Some college Early childhood education center experience CPR Certification Medication administration First aid High school diploma or GED First Aid Certification Curriculum implementation Decision making Safe environment creation Classroom experience Lesson planning 1 year Clean workspace maintenance Classroom behavior management Classroom Teaching Child Development Associate Certification Entry level Full Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Find new experiences to share with children. Must be able to comprehend and follow selected curriculum Introduce three to six-year-old children to the world of school Support learning by providing activities and materials that children find engaging. Must keep classroom clean, safe, and free of materials that could be hazardous to children Must manage a classroom; requires organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment Become a partner in learning and encouraging children to find their own answers instead of providing the answers for them. Facilitate learning, supply a developmentally appropriate environment with interesting materials, and adequate time to explore, play, and interact. Complete required paperwork, lesson planning, prepare materials and the environment, and negotiating requires teachers to have strong management skills Nurture children in all aspects of development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. In every interaction, a teacher should nurture appropriate growth and development. Must be able to communicate with many people throughout the day; parents, children, support staff, the general public, and administrators. Early childhood teachers must be prepared to communicate with all these people. Qualifications and Education Requirements Must be 21+years old Must be prepared to undergo medical examination, drug test, and background check High School Diploma, certificate of high school equivalency or successful completion of college courses for credit One year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting, or one year of college (30 semester hours), or a combination of experience and college that equals one year Required Certifications 45 hours training child growth and development 45 Methods and Materials 9 hr Communication American Disability Act Training Developmental Screening Basic Health & Safety Emergency Preparedness Medication Administration First Aid/CPR Credentialing CDA PQE Preferred Skills Patience and Humor A respect of differences Must be creative and flexible Must have an enthusiasm for children learning A demonstrated ability to participate in decision making and problem solving Must have knowledge of the stages of growth to support children's development A demonstrated ability in using a variety of interpersonal skills with parents, children, and outside professionals Excellent interpersonal skills; able to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, co-workers, and vendors Working knowledge and demonstrated high-quality programming skills with an ability to incorporate the Early Years Learning Framework, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the

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Insurance package Retirement benefits Paid time off package Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Employee childcare discount Employee Assistance Program (EAP)