Assistant Preschool Teacher 3yr old room

Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and dedicated team at an innovative childcare center! As an Infant Room Preschool Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping young minds. This position emphasizes the importance of individualized attention and engaging lesson plans to foster a positive learning environment. With a focus on work/life balance, you will be part of a supportive community that values professional development and growth. If you have a passion for early childhood education and want to make a difference in children's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Simple IRA contribution

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with preschool-aged children in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist and supervise children during all activities.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans tailored to children's needs.
• Maintain a clean and stimulating classroom environment.

Skills

Child Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Individualized Attention

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Benefits:

• Simple IRA contribution
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

We are new owners seeking a dedicated and passionate Infant Room Preschool Teacher to join our team! We are building a supportive team of educators, with a focus on nurturing a healthy work/life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Assists and supervises children during ALL activities
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans
• Provide individualized attention and support to each child based on their unique needs and abilities
• Utilize various teaching methods and materials to enhance learning experiences
• Monitor and assess each child's progress, documenting observations and maintaining accurate records
• Completes all academy and classroom paperwork: daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports, etc.
• Follows Kiddie Academy and PA state regulations on all health and safety policies and regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Assists children with mealtimes and clean-up
• Ensures classroom medication schedule is followed, when applicable
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings

Experience:

• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a childcare or daycare setting (1 year)
• Associates or Bachelors degree, preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles, theories, and best practices
• Strong understanding of child development milestones and the ability to adapt teaching strategies accordingly
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to effectively manage a classroom setting while maintaining a positive and nurturing atmosphere

Qualifications and Certifications:

• Must be 18yrs, or older
• U.S. work authorization, if applicable
• FBI fingerprinting
• NSOR
• PA State Police
• PA child abuse
• Mandatory Reporter Training

Kiddie Academy of Cranberry Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.