Preschool teacher

Indianapolis Public Schools; Napoleon (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Public Schools is seeking a Preschool Teacher to foster children's readiness for kindergarten through engaging educational programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for child development and proven instructional skills, contributing to the children's emotional and educational growth.

Benefits

Employee discount

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher preferred.
• Excellent understanding of child development and preschool educational methods.
• Must have a CDA or working towards an Associate Degree in Early Childhood.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative programs suitable for preschool children.
• Observe each child to help improve social competencies and self-esteem.
• Guide children in developing artistic and practical capabilities.

Skills

Communication

Child development principles

Instructional skills

Conflict mediation

Education

Child Development Associate Certification

Associate Degree in Early Childhood or related field

Job description

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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 preferred
• 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
• Must have a CDA (Child Development Associate) or working towards an Associate Degree in Early Childhood or related field
  
  

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends
  
  

Experience

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
  
  

License/Certification

• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
  
  

Please find all of the benefits we offer below

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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