Preschool Teacher

Northstar Preschools; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Preschools is seeking a caring Preschool Teacher to join our team. You will create a safe, welcoming classroom where children learn through play, build confidence, and develop essential kindergarten skills.

Responsibilities include planning activities, supporting developmental areas, maintaining routines, supervising students, guiding behavior, and communicating with families. Training and licensing requirements must be met, with CPR/First Aid certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children.
• Patience, positive and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage classroom routines and respond calmly to challenging situations.
• Willingness to complete required training, background screening, and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Education and experience that meet applicable licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities using the center’s curriculum.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and language development.
• Follow a consistent daily schedule that includes learning, play, meals, rest, and outdoor activities.
• Actively supervise children and maintain required classroom ratios.
• Use positive guidance to teach kindness, cooperation, and problem-solving.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and ready for each day.
• Assist with toileting, handwashing, meals, and other daily care needs.
• Communicate respectfully with families about their child’s day, progress, and needs.
• Complete attendance records, daily updates, and incident reports accurately.
• Follow center policies, safety procedures, and child care licensing requirements.
• Attend required training and staff meetings.
• Work cooperatively with the director and teaching team.
• Maintain reliable attendance, arrive on time, and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Experience with young children

Patience and nurturing

Communication skills

Teamwork

Classroom management

CPR/First Aid certification

Background screening

Job description

Northstar Preschools

Position Summary

We are looking for a caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Preschool Teacher to join our team! Our teachers create a safe, welcoming classroom where children learn through play, build confidence, and develop the skills they need for kindergarten.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities using the center’s curriculum.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and language development.
• Follow a consistent daily schedule that includes learning, play, meals, rest, and outdoor activities.
• Actively supervise children and maintain required classroom ratios.
• Use positive guidance to teach kindness, cooperation, and problem-solving.
• Keep the classroom clean, organized, and ready for each day.
• Assist with toileting, handwashing, meals, and other daily care needs.
• Communicate respectfully with families about their child’s day, progress, and needs.
• Complete attendance records, daily updates, and incident reports accurately.
• Follow center policies, safety procedures, and child care licensing requirements.
• Attend required training and staff meetings.
• Work cooperatively with the director and teaching team.
• Maintain reliable attendance, arrive on time, and complete assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children preferred.
• Patient, positive, and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage classroom routines and respond calmly to challenging situations.
• Willingness to complete required training, background screening, and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Education and experience that meet applicable licensing requirements.

Physical Requirements

Ability to participate in active classroom and outdoor play, sit on the floor, bend, stand, and assist children with daily routines, with reasonable accommodation as needed.