Preschool Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

At least 18 years of age (25 if responsible for driving a bus)

Has 2-year minimum experience in specific age group

Knowledge and understanding of all current State and Local regulations.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide a positive and nurturing environment for the children.

Responsible for health and safety of the children – not excessive accidents.

Consistently keep clean and maintain the classroom areas (including bathrooms).

Classroom learning centers/areas/labs enriched with teacher made enrichments, real, and multicultural items.

Provides consistent and constant supervision of all children. Children are never left alone. Know how many children that you are responsible for at all times, ages, and who they are.

Consistent planning and effective use of transitions

An organized and structured daily schedule is implemented and followed daily.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Enjoys children and expresses genuine interest in them

Speaks with calm, gentle voice

Listens carefully and respectfully Interacts consistently with children

Must be able to maintain orderly, calm environment

Supports cultural differences

Ability to move from one activity to another without chaos

Maintains positive parent interaction

Required to stand up to 90% of the day.

Must be able to stoop, bend, and sit on a child’s level.

Able to physically and mentally interact and react to children on the playground and/or in the classroom and attend to their needs. This includes moderate and vigorous physical activity.