Early Childhood Education-Preschool Teacher involved guiding young children who are experiencing a school environment for the first time. Typically, students are aged 6 weeks to six years old. It is essential for these teachers to possess emotional intelligence, enabling them to understand and manage various young personalities and effectively connect them to their schoolwork.
Responsibilities, Include but not limited to:
Play a vital role in guiding young minds on their educational journey, laying the foundation for a successful first grade experience. Each day brings new opportunities and challenges, and here's what makes this role so fulfilling:
Teachers prepare exciting materials, lessons, and projects to captivate their students' imaginations.
They focus on teaching essential academic and behavioral skills while employing diverse methods to engage every child. By observing and assessing each student's performance and social development,
They can identify any areas of concern, whether developmental, emotional, or health-related.
Set personalized goals for both individuals and groups helps foster growth, and adapting lessons to cater to various learning styles is key.
Maintaining open communication builds trust with students, fostering a nurturing environment.
Regularly connect with parents to discuss progress and address any concerns. The joy of seeing students thrive makes every effort truly worthwhile!
Licensing:
Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with licensing agent/agency
Maintain current licensing documentation
Maintain licensing regulations
Program, Program Support, and Professional Development
Conduct monthly classroom observations
Maintain a resource library at the center
Program/Curriculum Development
Conduct classroom ratio checks
Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum within the context of the local school district
Implement monthly themes
Incorporate curriculum resources
Plan and implement a year-round calendar
Share classroom and outdoor space and equipment
Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records
Provide faculty assistance with lesson plan preparation and theme development
Review lesson plan books weekly
Review posted lesson plans monthly
Review Daily Activity Reports periodically
Review children's portfolios regularly
Ensure that each classroom has an effective management system in place
Plan and implement visitors/activities
Implement a nutritious snack program
Implement a transition system
Implement a playground safety program
Conduct curriculum meetings three times per year
Sales and Marketing
Welcome all visitors to the center
Answer the telephone
Develop and maintain customer relations
Implement an orientation program for new families
Conduct meetings with parent(s)/legal guardian(s) when necessary
Required Qualifications:
Be at least 21 years of age
A bachelor's degree with 12 college credit hours in child development and six college credit hours in management, and at least one year of experience in a licensed child- care center.
An associate's of applied science degree in child development or a closely related field with six college credit hours in child development and six college credit hours in management. A "closely related field" is any educational instruction pertaining to the growth, development, physical or mental care, or education of children ages birth through 13 years and and at least two years of experience in a licensed child- care center.
Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
Obtain and maintain current certificate in Emergency First Aid and CPR
Shifts: