Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensations
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Great Work Environment

Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic, passionate, creative and experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team! You will be leading a class of students 18 months -2-year-olds through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs. At UPNS we are dedicated to shaping, nurturing and contributing to the lives of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through thoughtful and meaningful interactions.

You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential while working as a team with 3 teachers and parents that volunteer in the class once a month. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment. 

Responsibilities

• Create hands-on activities to meet the needs and interest of young children
• Assist children with developing social and emotional skills
• Communicate with parents and other school personnel
• Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones
• Support and guide children through the potty-training process, implementing age-appropriate strategies and positive reinforcement
• Ensure a safe and clean learning environment by following essential procedures and guidelines

Qualifications

• Must have at minimum 12 units of ECE coursework.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management
• Two years of professional experience in a childcare, daycare, or preschool settings
• Problem-solving and mediation skills
• AA/BA in Early Childhood Education preferred
• CPR/AED certified
• Fingerprinting and background check required