Preschool Teacher (Part-Time/Temporary)

City of Union City; California (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Union City seeks a professional preschool teacher to manage a classroom, develop lesson plans, and promote emotional, physical, mental, and social wellbeing. The Holly Preschool program focuses on creativity and self-expression, with a variety of activities like arts/crafts, music, science, and language games.

The role is classroom-based, not administrative, and requires knowledge of early childhood education and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of early childhood education principles, curriculum development, and best practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Completion of the required ECE units with core courses (see qualifications).

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement activities supporting early childhood education and socialization.
• Lead activities such as arts, crafts, story time, music, science, cooking, and circle time.
• Ensure safety, maintain supplies, and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Early childhood education

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Education

12 units of ECE with core classes

24 units of ECE with core classes (preferred)

Job description

Description:

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, we are seeking professional, passionate, and energetic individuals who can successfully manage a preschool classroom, develop lesson plans, and effectively promote emotional, physical, mental, and social wellbeing in a classroom environment. The Holly Preschool program strives to create an environment inspiring each child’s individual creativity and self-expression. Children participate in arts/crafts, music, body movement, basic science, cognitive games, creative/dramatic play, cooking, circle and story time, fine and gross motor skill building, and phonics awareness. This is a classroom position, not an administrative/office position.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (illustrative only):

• Plan, organize, and implement activities that support early childhood education and socialization.
• Lead a variety of activities including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, organized games, story time, music/singing activities, science, cooking, early writing skills, and interactive circle time.
• Ensure proper safety precautions are observed.
• Maintain and care for supplies, equipment, and the facility.
• Report any supply requests and facility maintenance needs.
• Set up daily snacks, change diapers and support toilet training.
• Help with preparation of monthly newsletter.
• Complete assigned paperwork, including timecards and incident and accident reports.
• Communicate regularly with parents and staff to disseminate information and build positive relationships.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have knowledge of early childhood education principles, curriculum development, and best practices.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Completion of 12 units of Early Childhood Education including the four core classes: Child/Human Growth & Development; Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations; and Programs/Curriculum.
• Completion of 24 units of Early Childhood Education including the four core classes: Child/Human Growth & Development; Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations; and Programs/Curriculum is preferred.
• Possessing a valid California Driver’s License is preferred.
• Have1-2years’ experience working with children ages 2 – 5 yearsin a preschool or childcare setting is preferred.