Toddler Room Lead Teacher

Evergreen Montessori School

Toddler Room Lead Teacher

San Jose, CA
Full Time
Paid
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    Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and experienced Toddler Preschool Teacher to join our team! You will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs.

    You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment. You love working with children, aiming to educate and nurture young minds in a stimulating environment. We also provide in-classroom training to entry level teachers.

    Responsibilities

    Teaching and guiding toddlers and preschool age kids in small groups.

    Provide a safe and supportive learning environment for children.

    Monitor and assess student progress through detailed observations.

    Collaborate with staff, and administration to ensure the best possible educational experience for students

    Assist children with developing social and emotional skills

    Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques

    Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

    Qualifications

    A minimum of 15 ECE/CD units required (including infant/toddler coursework)

    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management

    Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines

    Previous experience working with children in a childcare or daycare setting preferred

    Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students

    Team player and adaptable

    Problem-solving and mediation skills

    Mandatory Certifications: We can help/ guide you through the process for some of the following.

    A minimum of 15 ECE/CD units required (including infant/toddler coursework)

    Fingerprinted and background checked (LiveScan)

    Pediatric First Aid and CPR

    MMR and Tdap Vaccinations

    Negative TB test

    Mandated reporter trainingBachelor’s degree and state teaching certification