Lead Preschool Teacher

Carlton Academy; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Carlton Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado is looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten. The role entails developing creative programs and using various teaching techniques to engage children effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in child development and education, excellent communication skills, and a passion for nurturing young minds. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment while guiding children through their early education journey.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of preschool educational methods.
• Ability to engage children and earn their trust.
• Understanding of child mental and emotional development.

Responsibilities

• Develop a creative program for preschool children.
• Use various educational techniques to teach children.
• Observe each child to aid social competence.
• Encourage interaction and conflict resolution among children.
• Guide children in developing artistic and practical skills.
• Organize and supervise nap and snack hours.
• Track children's progress and report to parents.
• Communicate with parents about their children's needs.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.

Skills

Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher

Excellent understanding of child development principles

Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines

Excellent communication and instructional skills

Ability to act as mediator between children

Cool-tempered, friendly, reliable

Creative mind and practical acumen

Certification in child CPR

BSc/BA in education or relevant field

Education

BSc/BA in education or relevant field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• BSc/BA in education or relevant field