Preschool Teacher

*Job Summary* As a Young Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating environment to facilitate the development and education of young children. *Duties* - Develop and implement a curriculum that meets the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of each child - Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate - Communicate regularly with parents regarding their child's progress and behavior - Manage classroom activities effectively to promote a safe and structured learning environment - Utilize various teaching methods to engage students in interactive learning *Skills* - Experience working with preschool-aged children - Knowledge of educational methods such as Montessori or other early childhood education approaches - Strong communication skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and colleagues - Ability to develop age-appropriate lesson plans and activities - Proficiency in behavior management techniques - Understanding of early childhood development principles - Competence in curriculum development and implementation

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Which strategy is most effective for promoting emotional and social development in preschoolers?

A. Providing opportunities for cooperative play and sharing to develop empathy and social skills
B. Implementing strict classroom rules to teach order and discipline
C. Encouraging competition in classroom activities to foster a sense of achievement
D. Focusing on academic skills, such as reading and math, to prepare for elementary school
E. Limiting free play to increase structured learning time and improve educational outcomes

• A teacher is planning a unit to help his students understand what nonfiction is. This is the first time his students are studying this concept in school.

How should the teacher begin the unit?
A. Teach a mini-lesson on the difference between fiction and nonfiction
B. Ask the class to talk about their favorite nonfiction books
C. Have the students draw pictures of characters from teacher-selected nonfiction books
D. Lead the whole class in writing a nonfiction story together
E. Assign students to read nonfiction books together in small groups

• You're sitting with two children who are playing with manipulatives. The boy holds up his creation and says, "I made a bird!" The girl says, "That's not a bird."

What would you do?
A. Say, "It can be a bird! He's using his imagination!"
B. Tell the girl, "Don't be mean; he did his best."
C. Suggest that the boy add features to make it look more like a bird
D. Show the children how to make a bird
E. Ask the girl to demonstrate how to make a bird

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
• Preschool experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Shavertown, PA 18708 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Shavertown, PA 18708: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $18