What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher (Ages 1 - 4 years) Part-Time Afternoons position at Preston Kiddie Kollege?
Job Summary
At a high-level, Teachers are responsible for helping lay the foundation for learning and discovery that will last the rest of a child's life. They work directly with children every day and are responsible for each child's learning and development in a wide variety of areas including, but not limited to: language skills, social & emotional skills, cognitive development, personal hygiene, and academic areas such as shapes, colors, numbers, and the alphabet.
In most cases, the experiences and skills our Teachers gain, help create numerous career development opportunities along the way.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Creating a positive, safe, and nurturing learning environment based on the developmental needs of each child
- Create fun and engaging lesson plans that align with the children's learning objectives and milestones
- Monitor the development of the children in your class across multiple dimensions
- Following a curriculum to facilitate various activities that help kids reach all their developmental milestones
- Ensuring the completion of daily activities & lessons in the classroom, such as: circle time, personal hygiene routines, meals, outdoor play, arts/crafts, and science experiments
- Maintaining a clean classroom & work environment
- Establishing positive and professional relationships with each child in your care, their parents, and all your coworkers
Minimum Qualifications
- High energy, positive attitude, and genuine love for children
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must be 18 years old
- Clear FBI Criminal Background Check
- Ability to regularly lift children up to 40 lbs., sit on the ground, stoop, and be at "child-level"
- Basic computer skills (Windows & MS Office)
Preferred Qualifications
- An associate's or bachelor's degree in the field of child development, early childhood education, and/or psychology
- Previous employment at childcare centers
- Experience working with children ages 0-3 years old
- Previous experience with customer service (i.e. retail or restaurant)
Financial Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Free childcare (if space is available)*
- Free lunch (home-made & delicious)
- Paid Holidays (after 6 months employment)
- PTO for full-time and part-time staff
- Opportunities for overtime, if wanted
- Compensation growth opportunities
*50% off for the first 6 months of employment, 100% off thereafter
Non-Financial Benefits
- No nights or weekends
- Flexible scheduling
- Career Growth Opportunities
- 1-on-1 personal development coaching in multiple areas, including: Mental Health, Skill Development, Time Management, Financial Independence, etc.
- 1-on-1 professional & career coaching for any industry/profession (i.e. resume development, interview excellence, finding your passion, etc.)
- Leadership that takes personal responsibility in helping you grow personally, professionally, and mentally
Is it the right fit for you?
We're a unique preschool, because even though we've been in operation for 15 years, we feel and operate like a startup. We're working to completely disrupt the Early Childhood Education Industry by incorporating innovative ideas, technologies, and concepts into the way we do things. It is a tall order, and it may take time, but it is of crucial importance.
If you love children, want help/guidance to develop yourself professionally/personally, and like the sound of working with a team of incredible people towards changing the childcare industry, you probably don't want to miss out on the opportunity to work with us.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Frisco, TX 75034 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Frisco, TX 75034: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15