Preschool TeacherPreschool Teacher Assistant

Step By Step Preschool Inc; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local preschool is seeking a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare children for kindergarten through organized education. The ideal candidate will develop a creative curriculum, ensure the safety of children, and communicate effectively with parents. A passion for children's welfare and a certification in early education are essential. Bilingual candidates (English and Spanish) preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with preschool educational methods and best practices.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms.
• Ability to mediate between children.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative programs suitable for preschool children.
• Observe each child to improve social competencies and self-esteem.
• Communicate with parents to understand children's backgrounds.

Skills

Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher

Excellent understanding of child development principles

Excellent communication and instructional skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferably)

Education

Preschool Teacher Certification in education or relevant field

Certification in child CPR and Mandatory Reporter Training

Job description

Job Description

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 conflicts
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identifying shapes, numbers, colors, explore crafts in English and Spanish 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
• 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
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR and Mandatory Reporter Training
• Preschool Teacher Certification in education or relevant field
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferably)