Preschool Teacher

*Please include a resume and cover letter to be considered.
* JOB DESCRIPTION PRESCHOOL TEACHER _*Job Purpose:*_ To provide high-quality early childhood education and care to children between the ages of zero and five years old and create a safe and nurturing learning environment where children can thrive and develop their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills.
_*Qualifications:*_ * Associate’s degree in early childhood education or related field (preferred) * Child Development Assistant or Associate Permit (preferred) * Minimum of 12 completed ECE units completed (3 infant/toddler units are required) * At least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED is required * At least six months of experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool * CPR/First Aid Certified _*Knowledge, Skills, Ability:*_ To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Provide high quality instruction in an individual, small/whole group, or co-teaching setting.
* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, families, administrators, general educators, and support staff.
* Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
* Report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
* Have a good understanding of Play based learning * Have excellent organizational and teamwork skills _*Job Duties and Responsibilities:*_ * Plan and implement curriculum that focuses on early childhood development.
* Communicate with families and parents about their child's development.
* Monitor students’ academic progress and provide appropriate feedback to parents.
* Develop positive strategies to guide children's behavior.
* Ensure the learning environment is clean, hygienic and safe.
* Be familiar with and follow all school policies and licensing rules.
_*Physical Requirements*_ Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
approximately 100 times per day/shift.
Standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, hearing, talking, and repetitive motion are physical requirements of the position.
*Pay:* Pay range $42000-$55000.
Salary is determined based on experience and education.
*Please include a resume and cover letter to be considered.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $42,000.
00 - $55,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday Application Question(s): * Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or do you currently have a felony or misdemeanor charge pending? Convictions include a plea of guilty, nolo contendere (no contest) and/or a finding of guilty by a judge or a jury, or a conviction that has been judicially dismissed or ordered sealed, including 'expungement' granted pursuant to Penal Code section 1203.
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(Note: Exclude convictions related to the use of marijuana that are over two years old) Work Location: In person