Pre-school Head Teacher & Summer School-Age Program positions

Job Description:

We are looking for a qualified Head Teacher in our Pre-school Program, center floats and support staff for our Before & After school Program. An early childhood educator must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively, include knowledge of best practices of Pre-schoool/SA educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child, so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. Responsibilities Develop a careful and creative program suitable for children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media 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 Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Paid time off

Work Location:

In person