What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Christ Ascension Preschool?
We are looking for a RELIABLE, DEPENDABLE, NURTURING teacher to lend their expertise in educating, caring for, and inspiring little ones at our preschool. This position is for a young toddler classroom (ages 15 months to 2 years old) classroom. Our school year runs though June 6th. If desired and approved, the candidate would be able to continue to work in the summer throughout our 8 week summer camp program doing much the same work, or have the option to have the summer off and continue their employment here in the fall when the school year resumes.
Classroom Responsibilities:
- Educating children about fundamental developmental concepts.
- Encouraging social interactions between children and improving their self-esteem.
- Engaging in creative methods of learning, sensory play, supervised play, and storytelling.
- Instilling a sense of order and discipline in the classroom.
- Supervising free time on the playground.
- Ensuring the classroom is a clean, safe, and organized environment.
- Help to prepare for lessons by gathering materials and setting up workstations.
- Communicate in a positive way with parents
Preferred skills:
- At least two years of real life experience as a lead teacher in a childcare setting.
- Ability to communicate with young children at their level.
- Patient, compassionate attitude, with a friendly, energetic disposition.
- Good mediation and nurturing abilities.
- Creative mindset.
- Passion for working with small children.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
- Ability to serve as a positive role model.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $21.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Can you reliably and consistently be in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia by 8:15 am M-F?
Experience:
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification or College Degree (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19118 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22