Preschool Teacher

YMCA of Upper Palmetto; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in early childhood education is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to provide enriching experiences for children while ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment. Responsibilities include lesson planning, behavior management, and fostering positive relationships with children and parents. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, CPR certification, and have a passion for teaching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Current CPR certification is necessary.
• Ability to lift/move objects and remain on feet for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and instruction of preschool lessons and activities.
• Design creative lesson plans that align with program objectives.
• Monitor classroom behavior and establish routines.

Skills

Teaching skills

Creativity

Decision making

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Current CPR certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for providing quality enrichment in early childhood education and care that expands children’s experiences, extends their learning, and provides warm and caring support while achieving the goals and objectives of curriculum.

• Assists Preschool Director with the planning and instruction of daily classroom lessons and activities
• Designs creative lesson plans to compliment program objectives
• Establishes routines and provides positive guidance while building children’s self-esteem
• Monitors classroom behavior, recognizes children’s needs, and adapts to problems using appropriate behavior management and positive discipline
• Develops and maintains effective communication and positive relationships
• Assists with financial responsibilities (collecting and processing preschool tuition payments, forms, etc.)
• Teaching skills; creativity
• Decision making, problem solving, and time management skills
• Above average interpersonal skills, written/oral communication skills and an ability to work with a wide variety of people and circumstances

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred but not required
• Current certification in CPR
• Must be able to exert up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects when needed.
• Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time.