Infant-Toddler Teachers and Assistant Teachers Full Time

The Kensington School; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kensington School in Texas seeks teachers for Pre-K, Infant, and Toddler roles. The position centers on creating a safe, nurturing classroom and supporting children from 6 weeks to 5 years.

Candidates collaborate with the Director for light lesson planning, use developmentally appropriate activities, and meet regulatory requirements. The school supports ongoing professional development and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate positively with young children.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Light lesson planning with supervision from the Director.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities for ages 6 months–5 years.
• Meet basic child care regulatory requirements.
• Experience in teaching or assistant teaching preferred.
• Knowledge of social, emotional and developmental needs of young children.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs to support activities and safety.

Skills

Positive interaction with children

Safety & nurturing environment

Light lesson planning

Developmentally appropriate activities

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Teaching/assistant teaching experience

Understanding child development

Lift up to 35 lbs

Job description

Job Description

The Kensington School is an early childhood school that provides all day care and education for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years, as well as before and after school and summer programs for children up to 5th grade.

Teacher Qualifications

• Ability to relate positively with young children.
• Prepare and maintain a safe and nurturing environment for children in the classroom
• Light lesson planning with support and supervision from the Director
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities for children ages 6 months-5 years.
• Must meet basic requirements of child care regulatory agency to maintain safe environment for children
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a public or private school system, a quality preschool, child care center or church nursery is preferred.
• Knowledge about the social, emotional and developmental needs of young children based on education, past work experience, or as a parent or caretaker of a child.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs in order to facilitate activities with children and ensure child safety in emergency situations.

The Pre-K, Infant, and Toddler Teacher positions might be an excellent fit for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. This includes individuals currently enrolled in college or graduate school who are interested in a long term career in childcare or education or individuals with experience in childcare who are looking to work in an environment that provides training and support to employees, ongoing professional development, and a positive work environment.