Preschool Teacher/Preschool Teacher Assistant

Step By Step Preschool Inc

Preschool Teacher/Preschool Teacher Assistant

Richmond, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Employee discounts

    Paid time off

    We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after 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 and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

    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 social competencies and build self-esteem

    Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional conflicts

    Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identifing shapes, numbers, colors, explore crafts in English and Spanish 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 background and psyche

    Collaborate with other educators

    Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

    Skills

    Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher

    Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods

    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

    Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen

    Certification in child CPR and Mandatory Reporter Training

    Preschool Teacher Certification in education or relevant field

    Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferably)