PreK Preschool Teachers and Assistant Teachers Full Time

The Kensington School; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Kensington School is seeking a caring Pre-K Teacher to join our early childhood team. You will create a warm, safe, and nurturing classroom where children aged 6 weeks to 5 years can explore, learn, and grow with guided support from the Director.

Responsibilities include light lesson planning, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, and maintaining a compliant, safe environment. Prior teaching or assistant teaching experience is preferred; training and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Ability to relate warmly and 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.

Skills

Warmth with children

Safe classroom

Light lesson planning

Developmentally appropriate activities

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Benefits:

• Holiday Pay
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

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 warmly and 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 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.