Lead Pre- K Teacher Job Description
The Mt Airy Christian Day School is seeking an enthusiastic Pre-K teacher to foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of children. This teaching role includes planning, implementing, and assessing lessons. You will teach children with patience and creativity. This individual should be energetic and organized, with a desire to build authentic connections with children and families. Individuals need to be passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to the success of our next generation.
As a Preschool Classroom Teacher, you will work with children using the online Creative Curriculum and PA Early Learning Standards. You will develop engaging and interactive lesson plans based on the monthly theme.
Responsibilities
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
Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, art, and science, etc.)
Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
Track children’s progress and report to parents
Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s progress and development
Collaborate with other educators
Maintain a clean and organized classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
Knowledge of the ECE curriculum
Ability to observe and assess children and plan and implement lesson plans based on the Creative Curriculum and the PA Early Learning Standards
Excellent oral and written communication skills reflecting strong customer service and the ability to interact effectively with parents/guardians
Ability to maintain high-level standards of confidentiality regarding center, staff, and family matters
Possess the commitment, desire, and interpersonal skills necessary to work in early childhood education
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate and be a team player
Participate in professional development to continuously improve job skills as per best practices in the ECE field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Philadelphia, PA 19126: Reliably commute (Required)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Preferred)
BA in ECE or related field or working towards (Required)
Certified in Pre-K to 4th Grade