4k Teacher

Job DescriptionJob Description About This Role Mercy Baptist CDC is currently seeking a full time 4k teacher. You must have love and patience for children. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are encouraged to succeed. You must be able to communicate with both parents and children. What You'll Do Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learningProvide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learningCreate and distribute educational content (notes, summaries, assignments etc.)Assess and record students' progress and provide grades and feedbackMaintain a tidy and orderly classroomCollaborate with other teachers, parents and stakeholders and participate in regular meetingsPlan and execute educational in-class and outdoor activities and eventsObserve and understand students' behavior and psyche and report suspicions of neglect, abuse etc.Develop and enrich professional skills and knowledge by attending seminars, conferences etc. Requirements Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school's policies and proceduresExcellent communicability and interpersonal skillsWell-organized and committedCreative and energeticStrong moral values and disciplineKnowledge of CPRMinimum requirements includeAssociates degree in Early Childhood orA degree with some Early Childhood caseworkHigh School diplomaAt least 6 months of experience in a licensed childcare facilityBe able to pass a background checkBe able to pass the central registry checkTB testPhysicalMust have a warm and supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families.Must be reliable. Must provide ample notice for time off.Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program.Must be willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance.Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.Must be physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children. Benefits Some paid holidaysEmployee discountSupplemental InsuranceOne-week paid vacation after a year.