At Rainbow Academy, we believe a child is never too young to learn. Our mission is to provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment, which fosters a child's natural desire to explore, discover, create and become lifelong learners. an infant/toddler teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. Responsibilities Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play 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 Previous experience as a Preschool Teacher is a plus Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to act as mediator between children Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen Certification in child CPR and first aid is a plus
Job Type:
Part-time Pay:
$13.00 - $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance