Preschool Teacher (Multiple Age Groups)

Join our Team! Tree House Academy is looking for energetic teachers to join our team. We offer benefits, a great management team, a family-friendly and fun destination to teach. Applicant must be flexible in receiving assignments and adapting to changes in the program. Applicant should have a warm and supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children.

Positions available: Infant teachers (opening/closing); Toddler teachers (opening/closing); Two's teachers (opening/closing); Preschool teachers (opening/closing); & School Age teachers (opening/closing) - details of each position will be given during the interview process.

Overview:

-- Coordinates a classroom for the age group that you are assigned to

-- Positively communicates with parents and team members

-- Performs a variety of activities that ensures age appropriate learning

-- Maintains health and safety of the group

-- Reports to the director

Specific Duties of the Job:

-- Enthusiastically greets and engages parents at drop-off and pick up times

-- Maintains a positive relationship with parents

-- Talks to the parents everyday about the child's day

-- Creates a soft, calm, safe, and loving environment

-- Feeds and diapers children as needed; Potty trains children who are ready

-- Follows the center's policies and procedures

-- Writes accident/incident reports

-- Works cooperatively with coworkers, director, and assistant director

-- Maintains confidentiality and follows the center's Social Media Policy

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Requirements:

-- Knowledge of growth process of the children you are assigned to

-- Knowledge of activities that stimulate the age group of the children you are assigned

-- Knowledge of safety issues surrounding the age group to which you are assigned

-- Skills in patience

-- Skills in positive communication

-- Skills in time management

-- Ability to organize environment

-- Ability to move and react quickly

-- Ability to remain interactive throughout the day

-- Ability to accept feedback and execute program professionally

-- Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. numerous times a day.

-- Must be able to lift and carry children.

-- Must be able to stand 95% of the time.

-- Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run.

-- Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents

-- Must maintain a minimum number of continuing education hours (30) each year.

Qualifications:

--The teacher must be 16 years of age or older to meet the state licensing age requirement

--Loves working with children and willing to grow and learn through on/off site professional development training

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $16