What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at Happy Days?
Happy Days is a Christian preschool and daycare where we teach Bible stories, Bible verses, and songs as well as Kindergarten readiness skills. We are looking for a qualified Teacher to work with our after-school students. The teacher assists with homework help to students in Kindergarten thru 4th grade. All applicants must have completed at least the required 12 Early Childhood units. You must also have at least 6 months of work experience. Working knowledge of Bible stories would be preferred.
This position is Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 6:00pm. starting in April. We are open during the summer.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool and school age children
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Track children’s progress
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Proven experience as a Preschool/ Elementary Teacher
- Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
- Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
- Excellent communication and instructional skills
- Ability to act as mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
- Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR
- At least 12 Early Childhood unit or AA in education or relevant field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)
- Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16