What are the responsibilities and job description for the Half Day Preschool Teacher position at Western Boulevard Presbyterian Preschool?
Job Summary:
We are a small family oriented non faith based preschool in West Raleigh located between Western Boulevard and Avent Ferry Road. Some call us the best kept secret in Raleigh because we are located in a well established neighborhood off the main road!
We are seeking an experienced, dedicated, energetic and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team. Must be a team player. As a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children to learn and grow. Your role will involve assisting in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities, promoting social and emotional development, and fostering a love for learning. You must be flexible for schedule change and must be able to get on the floor and play. This position will begin in June.
Duties:
-Assist with: Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and promote the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of preschool-aged children.
- Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and independence.
- Provide individualized attention and support to each child, ensuring their unique needs are met and have patience under different circumstances.
- Foster positive relationships with parents/guardians through regular communication and parent-teacher conferences.
- Assess student progress through observation, assessments, and evaluations.
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff members to plan and coordinate special events, and parent involvement activities.
- Maintain accurate records of student behavior, and academic performance.
- Ensure the classroom is clean, organized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
Our preschool follows the Safe Child policy and positive discipline.
Experience:
- Previous experience working with preschool-aged children in a classroom setting is a must. Those who do not have a background with teaching toddlers or preschoolers will not be considered.
- Knowledge of early childhood development principles and best practices.
- Familiarity with age-appropriate teaching methods and strategies.
- Strong classroom management skills to create a structured yet engaging learning environment.
- Ability to adapt lessons to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents/guardians, and colleagues.
Skills:
- Proficiency in concepts suitable for preschool-aged children.
- Knowledge of physical education activities that promote gross motor skills development.
- Experience in childcare or related fields such as tutoring or toddler care.
- Understanding of early childhood education principles and practices.
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans that foster a love for learning.
CPR, First Aid and AED certified.
We follow the WCPSS traditional calendar.
If you are passionate about working with young children and creating a positive learning environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team as a Preschool Teacher!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $7,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- childcare or teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Raleigh, NC 27606 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $7,200