We are looking for qualified Preschool Teachers to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education, and to provide exceptional care to our Preschool program. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon before they enter school life.
A Preschool Teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention.
The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental, social and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Teacher to student ratio: 4 year old - 1:15, 2:30
Responsibilities
Develop a careful and creative program suitable for Preschool children
Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
Observe each child to help them improve their emotional and 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.)
Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times (Preschool)
Track children’s progress and communicate with parents daily
Collaborate with other educators
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
You will be responsible for the health and safety of a maximum of 15 children (Preschool) and 15-30 children with 2-3 teachers in the classroom
Employee must utilize KidKare & ProCare daily
Requirements
Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
Minimum of 1 year experience as a preschool or school age teacher
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
Must have knowledge of Arizona Department of Health Services licensing regulations pertaining to childcare
Mandatory Credentials
Current State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Current Maricopa County Food Handlers Card
A negative TB test dated within the last year
Current CPR, AED and First Aid
High School Diploma
One or more years of experience working as a lead or assistant teacher in a childcare setting
Benefits and Compensation
DOE $13.85 - $21.00
401k Retirement Plan
Employee Discount
Health and Dental Benefits - Coming soon!
Free Trainings
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $27,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year