Preschool Teacher Job Description

Preschool Teacher Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Preschool Teacher to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess developmental needs of students;
• Completes all academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports;
• Observes all rules and regulations pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children;
• Overseeing preschool operations including human resources, quality assurance, and facility operations;
• Nurturing. We’re looking for people who can create a caring classroom community that will cultivate a climate of healthy and positive growth;
• Provide classroom experiences that are developmentally, linguistically, culturally and age-appropriate for the children served;
• Actively participate in staff meetings, center functions and training as required;
• Maintain an updated list of children’s allergies in the classroom;
• Maintain safety and security of the students above all other duties and responsibilities;
• Plan, coordinate, and implement lesson plans;
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment;
• Ensure safety in classroom and outdoor play through consistent monitoring of behavior and conversations;
• Understand the developmental level of individual children and provide them with age appropriate learning activities;
• Ensure compliance with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by DCFS;
• Use the telephone in your classroom if you need assistance or have questions. (NEVER LEAVE YOUR CLASS OUT OF RATIO).

Requirements:

• Available Hours: 9:00am to 6:00p;
• Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education preferred;
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development;
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields;
• Overseeing preschool operations including human resources, quality assurance, and facility operations;
• Experience working in a licensed childcare facility;
• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple situations effectively;
• Negative TB test (within 30 days);
• AA degree in ECE, CD, or related field from a national accredited college OR;
• Staff Credential Certification or waiver based on degree;
• Teacher or above Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
• CPR certified for pediatric and fire extinguisher handling,
• Mandated 45 hours of early childhood education;
• Pa State Police clearance;
• Pa Fingerprints fo r childcare center.