Benefits:
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Creative World School Cypress TX is seeking an experienced Preschool/Pre-K Teacher to join our school family!
Qualifications:
- Have had at least 3 years of Early Years Teaching experience (with children of 3 months to 5 years of age) in a Licensed Childcare Center;
- Possess a CDA, or Associate, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Have good mental and physical health; be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and have a positive, smiling attitude.
Creative World School provides exemplary education and the highest quality of care for the cutest little members of our community (children aged 3 months to 6 years and Before/After School children). Every day, we celebrate the curiosity of young children through authentic learning experiences guided by our creative and dedicated teaching team.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet the children and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm each day.
- Maintain a safe and stimulating environment for young children.
- Ensure children are supervised at all times.
- Plan and develop activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the classroom.
- Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
- Prepare, in advance, and implement the planned curriculum activities.
- Document the children’s curriculum experiences through displays and pictures.
- Conduct ongoing assessments and collect work samples and documentation for each child’s portfolio.
- Maintain all required record keeping such as transition sheets, daily sheets, medication forms, portfolio and assessments, accident and incident reports, etc.
- Establish routines and use positive and constructive guidance methods to reinforce appropriate behavior.
- Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information continuously.
- Maintain positive informal and formal communication with families daily.
- Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationships with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Continue professional development through attending workshops, conferences and other staff development.
- Report to the Director or Leadership team any special needs or concerns with children, parents or other staff members.
- Perform general custodial responsibilities for a classroom.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working in an early childhood facility.
- Knowledge and experience working with young children.
- Knowledge of First Aid as well as Infant and Child CPR.
- Ability to be perceptive and aware of all children in your care at all times.
- Understanding of child development and early childhood developmental milestones.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of children, families, co-workers, and the school.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the children and the school.
- Meet education and experience requirements of state licensing regulations.
Physical Demands and Environmental Factors:
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
- Ability to see children and their environment and hear all types of sounds.