Preschool Substitute

Discovery Tree and Arista Schools; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food provided

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Casual work attire

On-the-job training

Safe work environment

Lively atmosphere

Job summary

An early childhood education center is seeking a qualified Substitute Teacher to support its team when staff are away. The ideal candidate will possess patience and experience in preschool education, and will develop creative programs to promote children's growth. Responsibilities include observing children, guiding activities, maintaining a safe environment, and communicating with parents. Join a collaborative workplace dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices in preschool education.
• Ability to engage children and earn their trust.
• Passion for nurturing young children's development.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative educational programs for preschool children.
• Observe children to improve their social skills.
• Guide children in artistic and practical activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment.
• Communicate with parents about children's progress.

Skills

Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher

Excellent understanding of child development principles

Familiarity with child development curriculum

Excellent communication skills

Ability to act as a mediator between children

Strong commitment to safety and quality control

Reliable & Responsible

Experience in Safety & Quality Control in ECE

Job description

Overview

Discovery Tree Schools is a small business in Sacramento, CA. We are creative, collaborative, fun and our goal is to Attract qualified, engaging substitutes and support staff who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and the Sacramento community.

Our work environment

Our work environment includes:

• Food provided
• Wellness programs
• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• On-the-job training
• Company perks
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere

We are looking for a qualified Substatute Teacher to support our team when they need time away from the center. A preschool substatsute / support staff 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.

Skills

Skills:

• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with child development curriculum
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to act as a mediator between children
• Strong commitment to safety and quality control in her teaching
• Reliable & Responsible
• Experience in Safety & Quality Control at Early Childhood Education Center

Duties

• Develop creative and educational programs 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
• 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