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CHILD CARE PROVIDER
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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.
$32,480 / year median in Mississippi
+10% projected growth
Job Description
A minimum educational requirement of Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area that includes a minimum of six (6) classes focusing on infant/toddler development. Two years experience in preschool classroom with ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations. Oral and written communication skills which facilitate and support positive feedback from parents and between staff at all operational levels. Ability to relate to clients from diverse populations. Strong computer skills to include spreadsheets, databases, presentation and word processing. Employment contingent upon the results of the following: A minimum educational requirement of Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related area that includes a minimum of six (6) classes focusing on infant/toddler development. Two years experience in preschool classroom with ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse populations. Oral and written communication skills which facilitate and support positive feedback from parents and between staff at all operational levels. Ability to relate to clients from diverse populations. Strong computer skills to include spreadsheets, databases, presentation and word processing.