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.
Must have a CDA, Associates degree, college credits and or willing to obtain one of these. Lead Teacher with the implementation of the directors' goals, will develop monthly activities, goals which includes communicating and interpreting, both verbally and in writing, by preparing written, age-appropriate lesson plans on a weekly basis. Lead Teacher will make age-appropriate lesson plan tailored to the different learning levels of each child by visually observing the development of each child; listening to the verbal feedback from each child during classroom activities; and critically measure how to formally and informally assess for learning. Interact with children and models socially appropriate behavior on the playground and in the classroom by developing and participating in physical activities that require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting to engage each child. Establishes and maintains a safe and healthy learning environment by a) adhering to all state regulations and procedures related to injuries and accidents and b) verbally communicating to students, staff, and/or the Director regarding potential hazards or injuries; c) visually performing safety checklists as assigned; and d) visually ensuring Face-to-Name is completed and utilized. Communicates, both verbally or in writing, suspected child abuse or neglect to local child protective agencies or child abuse hotlines as required by law. Attends, in-person, all staff training sessions and meetings at the direction of the director Treats each child with respect and dignity by recognizing and considering the unique background of each child, including children with disabilities, special talents and interest, style and pace of learning. Creates and maintains an intellectually stimulating and age-appropriate classroom environment through creative means, including the display of student artwork and crafts and other documentation of learning; arranging bulletin boards; and employing digital technology. Regularly opens and closes the assigned classroom in the morning and evening and conducts daily attendance visually and in writing. Cleans the classroom by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning the restroom, sanitizing toys and surfaces, and disposing of trash. Helps with meal and snack preparation, feeding children, and modeling table manners by sitting with the children at meal times. Be a kind person, and love children!
