Preschool Teacher

PRESCHOOL TEACHER

POSITION: Preschool Teacher

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BROAD FUNCTION: To teach and guide children ranging from 2 years old to 5 years old in a class setting and direct the assistant in classroom activities; to ensure safe and age-appropriate activities provide reports and information to the Childcare Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Childcare Teacher will work with the Childcare Director to:

• Create a Christian environment for the children and coworkers.
• Develop curriculum and activities age appropriate to the classroom, including lesson plans that may be reviewed by the director.
• Develop and maintain supportive relationships with families.
• Participate with children in prayers, songs and interact with children during free time; (join in play) and greet children.
• Continue ongoing training in issues of childcare and development.
• Comply with operating licensing policies and use approved discipline methods and redirecting techniques appropriately.
• Ensure compliance of the daily schedule and room conditions with licensing requirements.
• Plan and assist with outside activities and group activities, attend staff meetings and all special events.
• Prepare documentation and behavior intervention plans as needed.
• Maintain professional communication with parents including regular intervals of both checking and responding to classroom social media messaging app.
• Provide physical care and cleaning for young children as required.
• Care for resources and center equipment responsibly.
• Light daily cleaning and organizing tasks, including meal clean up and diaper changes.
• Provide physical care and cleaning of young children as required, include toileting and hand washing needs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Resume
• Copy of unofficial transcripts from a credited college showing 12 Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CHDV) units.
• Two letters of recommendations
• Proof of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and current TB test.

REPORTS TO: Childcare Director

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Tulare, CA 93274 (Preferred)

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20