We are looking for a full-time Co-Lead PreK Teacher with experience working with small children. The teacher must have a great love and patience for children and a positive personality for engaging families as well. Qualifications include knowledge of best practices and classroom management methods as well as the ability to execute curriculum while providing care for daily needs. Expected hours are 7:00/7:30AM to 4:00/4:30PM with an hour break. **Must be at least 19 years old**

Responsibilities

• Execute a careful and creative program suitable for young children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, 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 arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts 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 teacher in Early Childhood Education
• Understanding of the principles of child development and early childhood 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 or willingness to get certification
• CDA or Degree in early childhood education or relevant field (preferred)
• Knowledge of NAEYC standards (preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.05 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person