School Age Teacher

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Préscolaire is a growing company with many opportunities for qualified individuals. We are looking for talented individuals who are results oriented and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children in the communities we serve.

At Préscolaire, we remain committed to bringing the highest quality early care and education experience to our children and their families. We work with our dedicated education team to ensure that our programs are current and use the most recent research standards, so that we can provide programs that enhance the learning experiences of the children in our programs.

Qualifications

The Master Teacher’s qualifications must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for the position. A Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or Child Development Associate is required. Three to five years’ work experience in a licensed childcare facility is also preferred.

Job Summary

The Master Teacher consistently implements learning activities promoting students’ social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through the use of planned curriculum. Ensures that classroom is consistently clean, safe, and organized. Oversees and coordinates student’s personal care, hygiene, and positive guidance. Maintains and regularly updates classroom records, developmental checklists, and progress reports. Provides parents with daily updates on student progress and offers both formal and informal parent-teacher conferences regularly. The Master Teacher adheres to all local regulatory agencies’ rules and regulation as well as company policies and guidelines for the care of children.

Job Responsibilities and Standards of Performance

Educational Programs

• Consistently implements learning activities to promote students’ social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through the use of planned curriculum
• Helps students to learn to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and others
• Implements informed teaching strategies based upon the students’ backgrounds, needs, interests, and learning styles communicating with students using the appropriate tone and vocabulary
• Keeps accurate, regularly updated records of each student’s developmental milestones and/or progress and provides parents with daily updates on student progress
• Creates a developmentally appropriate environment consistent with Préscolaire’s philosophy and goals
• Maintains developmentally appropriate room arrangement, bulletin boards, décor, and learning environment in the classroom. Maintains educational materials and equipment by keeping classroom neat, clean, and organized
• Establishes and maintains management of primary care groups
• Mentors and supervises assistant teachers to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of each student
• Implements and participates in family-style service at meals and snacks; models good table manners
• Plans formal parent conferences with direction from Director of Education

Prescolaire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person