What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Preschool Teacher | Neighborhood Kids position at Journey Church?
Neighborhood Kids is excited to announce the opening of its newest campus at Journey Church - Lake Worth! As one of the most influential churches in Palm Beach County, Journey Church, and Neighborhood Kids Schools is seeking exceptional early childhood
Christian educators.
All applications for this position must be submitted through the link below:
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Neighborhood-Kids--wellington/jobs
**Please note that applications not submitted through this link will not be considered.
Position Responsibilities include:
- Candidates must possess the ability to be patient, warm supportive, and energetic.
- must be able to manage the classroom effectively, and incorporate curriculum and prayer into daily activities.
- Be able if necessary to change diapers, and transition children from napping to playtime.
- The goal is to develop them socially, academically and spiritually so that they can fulfill their God-given potential
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program including bible stories, prayer and songs suitable for preschool children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) using ABEKA curriculum.
- 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
- 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
Candidates must posses the following:
- Valid Fla. CDA
- 45 hours DCF training/CPR Certified
Ideal candidate may have previously worked as:
Preschool Teacher-Toddler Teacher- Infant Teacher daycare teacher - Child care
Teacher - Early childhood education teacher - Childcare educator -
Toddler Teacher - Infant teacher - Teacher assistant -
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Salary : $18 - $19
