Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Child Care Resources Inc; The Colony (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in child care is seeking a dedicated preschool teacher to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool-aged children. The role involves developing and implementing engaging activities while ensuring children's safety and well-being. Ideal candidates will hold state certification in early childhood education and demonstrate strong teaching and communication skills.

Qualifications

• State certification required.
• Experience in early childhood education preferred.
• Skills in behavior management and creative lesson planning.

Responsibilities

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities.
• Teach basic skills including color and shape recognition.
• Monitor children's performance and behavioral development.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Creativity

Behavior Management

Education

State Certification

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Data entry software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Summary

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, daycare center, or other child development facilities. May require State certification.

Duties

• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play.
• Attend to children's basic needs by feeding, dressing, and changing diapers.
• Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number, and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
• Read books to classes or small groups.
• Organize and lead activities promoting physical, mental, and social development, including games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Identify children with emotional, developmental, or health-related issues and discuss with supervisors, parents, or specialists.
• Meet with parents to discuss children's progress, needs, and ways to promote learning.
• Enforce policies and rules governing students.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for activities.
• Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Serve meals and snacks following nutritional guidelines.
• Help children adapt to the school environment, greet them, assist with outerwear, and select engaging activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet diverse needs and interests.
• Set and communicate clear objectives for lessons and projects.
• Demonstrate activities to children.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor spaces for safe and creative play and motor activities.
• Maintain accurate student records as required by laws and policies.
• Prepare reports on students and activities.
• Plan and conduct balanced instructional activities, demonstrations, and work periods encouraging observation, questioning, and investigation.
• Organize and display student work appropriately.
• Attend professional meetings, workshops, and conferences for professional development.
• Collaborate with staff to plan, evaluate, and revise preschool programs.
• Supervise and evaluate teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Participate in staff meetings and committees.
• Discuss individual student needs and progress with other professionals.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, and experiential activities.
• Manage classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Assist students with disabilities using assistive devices and accessible facilities.
• Perform administrative duties like monitoring hall, cafeteria, and bus activities.
• Administer developmental and educational assessments.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students needing extra support.

Requirements

• Set up classroom materials and equipment.
• Provide for children's basic needs.
• Teach life skills and establish behavior policies.
• Read to students and plan educational activities.
• Monitor student performance and behavior.
• Discuss student progress with supervisors and parents.
• Modify teaching methods to meet student needs.
• Develop instructional objectives and apply varied teaching methods.
• Ensure physical safety in childcare and educational settings.
• Maintain student records and prepare performance reports.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Collaborate with educational staff and evaluate performance.
• Supervise student research, internships, and extracurricular activities.
• Manage inventories and order educational materials and equipment.
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Supervise school activities and administer educational assessments.

Nice To Haves

• Data entry software, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
• Children's educational software, educational toys, puzzles, and games.
• Digital cameras, CD players, desktop computers, photocopying equipment.
• Play structures, sand and water tables, toy block sets.
• Emergency first aid kits and other safety equipment.