Preschool Teacher

Job Summary:
We are seeking a passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team and work with children aged two to five years old. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep love and patience for children, engaging them in educational activities and ensuring their well-being in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities:
- Supervise preschoolers to maintain a safe and secure environment
- Utilize various educational techniques such as storytelling and interactive play to facilitate learning
- Foster positive interactions among children and assist in conflict resolution when needed
- Regularly communicate with parents to provide updates on children's progress
- Collaborate effectively with fellow teachers to enhance the overall learning experience
- Maintain a clean and organized classroom that meets health and safety standards

Skills:
We offer training and support in the following areas:
- Knowledge of standardized testing procedures
- Proficiency in lesson planning to create engaging educational experiences
- Ability to educate young learners effectively
- Strong skills in behavior management and conflict resolution
- Experience working with students in a classroom setting
- Familiarity with special education practices
- Background in childcare or early childhood education
- Understanding of physical education and literacy education principles

If you are a dedicated individual with a passion for early childhood education, we welcome you to apply for this rewarding opportunity as a Preschool Teacher.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• A 3-year-old is upset that you stopped him from running out the door after his father. He's on the floor, kicking and screaming.

What would you do? Select all that apply.
A. Explain that you want to keep him safe, so he can't just run out
B. Tell him that his father will be back and offer him a hug
C. Ask him to act like a big boy and make his father proud
D. Leave him to cry it out and check on him in a few minutes
E. Promise him a snack if he stops kicking and screaming

• You're sitting with two children who are playing with manipulatives. The boy holds up his creation and says, "I made a bird!" The girl says, "That's not a bird."

What would you do?
A. Say, "It can be a bird! He's using his imagination!"
B. Tell the girl, "Don't be mean; he did his best."
C. Suggest that the boy add features to make it look more like a bird
D. Show the children how to make a bird
E. Ask the girl to demonstrate how to make a bird

• What's most important for maintaining a positive classroom environment for young children?

A. Setting a routine and age-appropriate expectations for behavior
B. Involving children in setting the classroom rules to have buy-in
C. Applying punishment consistently for the same types of misbehaviors
D. Creating competition among children to encourage achievement-striving
E. Limiting playtime to ensure more focus on academic tasks

License/Certification:

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

Ability to Commute:

• Ephrata, PA 17522 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ephrata, PA 17522: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16