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True-Lite Learning Center
Pre-School 4 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.
$31,678 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Pre-School Teacher Job Summary Alongside a co-teacher, your duties are to assist/lead in the daily management and supervision of the classroom and children in our 4-year-old classroom. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Education and Curriculum
- Assist in implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans. Follows program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special activities.
- Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with state licensing regulations; counsel's children with social, academic, or adjustment problems that arise.
- Keeps accurate and current records of each child's developmental milestones, students' accidents, anecdotal notes, and attendance.
- Has working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations. Interactions with Parents, Staff, and Supervisors
- Interacts professionally with current and prospective families.
- Maintains appropriate primary caregiver groups.
- Observes, records, and reports to directors any needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment, or toys throughout the facility. Ensures that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health and safety.
- Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff are not available, such as taking full responsibility of the classroom in the absence of another teacher.
- All staff is cross trained in each area of the center.