Teacher Preschool

Our Place To Grow Yelm; Washington; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Place To Grow Yelm is seeking a Preschool Teacher to join our childcare team. You will plan and present age-appropriate activities for preschool children, creating a safe, engaging learning environment to promote growth across cognitive, social, and emotional domains.

The role involves developing daily routines, communicating with families, and participating in staff meetings to align on child progress and program quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• STARS certification is advantageous.
• CPR & First Aid (Infant & Adult) required or current.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training required.
• Clear criminal background check required.
• TB test required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment.
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime.
• Maintain the health and safety of all students.
• Plan and deliver lessons to develop social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
• Develop age-appropriate socialization skills in children.
• Encourage positive behavior and good manners.
• Use stories, games, and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.
• Identify behavioral problems and develop appropriate strategies.
• Attend staff meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Hold regular parent-teacher meetings to address concerns.
• Provide a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Communicate with parents and provide updates on children's progress.

Education

High school diploma or GED

STARS certification advantageous

CPR & First Aid (Infant & Adult)

Bloodborne Pathogens Training

Clear criminal background check

TB test

Job description

Job Description

Preschool Teacher

We are seeking a Childcare Preschool Teacher to join our organization! This individual will plan and present age-appropriate activities for children.

Responsibilities

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Create a fun and safe learning environment
• Develop schedules and routines to ensure adequate physical activity, rest, and playtime
• Maintain the health and safety of all students
• Planning and delivering lessons designed to facilitate students' social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Developing age-appropriate socialization skills in children.
• Encouraging positive behavior and good manners.
• Using various learning methods such as stories, games, and drawing to intellectually stimulate children.
• Identifying behavioral problems and developing appropriate strategies to address them.
• Attending staff meetings, conferences, and workshops.
• Holding regular parent-teacher meetings to address any issues, concerns, or parent complaints.
• Providing a pleasant, safe, and sanitary environment.
• Communicating with parents and providing updates on children's progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• State Training and Registry System (STARS) certification is advantageous.
• CPR & First Aid (Infant & Adult)
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Clear criminal background check.
• Clean TB test
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields