Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Preschool Teacher

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for young children. The teacher plans and implements age-appropriate activities that support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive and nurturing care for preschool-aged children.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Support children’s social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Observe and document children’s progress and developmental milestones.
• Communicate professionally with parents and families regarding children’s daily activities and development.
• Follow classroom routines, center policies, and health and safety procedures.
• Encourage positive behavior, independence, cooperation, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain accurate attendance, classroom, and child-development records.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional-development opportunities.

Qualifications:

• CDA (Child Development Associate) credential preferred or required, depending on program requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Strong communication, patience, organization, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive environment for children.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and move throughout the classroom.
• Ability to lift and carry young children when necessary.
• Ability to actively supervise children throughout the workday.

All staff work as a team daily to ensure students are learning, well taken care of, and treated like family.

Company Description

All staff work as a team daily to ensure students are learning, well taken care of, and treated like family.