Toddler Teacher

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.
*Full-Time Employee Benefits:* - Paid Vacation (up to 3 weeks/year) - Paid Major Holidays - 90% Medical Insurance with dental and eyes options - Paid Sick Time - Flex Time - Retirement Benefit (403b) - Temporary Gas Stipend - Employee Discount - Teachers Appreciations - Commute & Phone Stipend *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 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 * 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 * BSc/BA in education or relevant field * Valid license to practice profession Job Types: Contract, Full-time Pay: $19.
00 - $21.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Education: * Associate (Required) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) * Child Development Associate Certification (Required) Work Location: In person