Early Childhood - Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Do you love working with children? Would you prefer a hands on job with smiling faces over sitting at a computer all day? You're in luck-Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool is now hiring for positions that range from entry level to experienced with ingoing training provided. Full or part time candidates are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Facilitate individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through childcare software, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Infant CPR & First Aid Training
• Some experience working in an eary childhood program
• C.D.A. or related early childhood training

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Personal Hours
• Quarterly incentive bonuses
• Dental Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Discount for Staff Children
• Flexible Schedule