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Greater Scranton YMCA
Lead and Assistant Preschool Teachers
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
- Preschool Teacher
Duties:
- Create and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for preschool-aged children
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through play-based learning
- Conduct assessments to track each child's progress and identify areas for improvement
- Collaborate with parents and guardians to support each child's individual needs
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment
- Ensure the health and safety of all children in the classroom
- Implement behavior management strategies to promote positive behavior
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices
- Ability to effectively communicate with young children, parents, and colleagues
- Experience in providing toddler care and implementing developmentally appropriate activities
- Knowledge of special education techniques and strategies for inclusion in the classroom
- Familiarity with childcare regulations and licensing requirements
- Excellent behavior management skills to create a positive learning environment
- Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students
- Strong organizational skills to plan lessons and manage classroom materials
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- Previous experience working in a daycare or preschool setting
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Knowledge of physical education activities for young children is a plus We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$13.00- $17.