Preschool Teacher | k12.careers

Quick overview

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for providing quality early childhood education and care, expanding children's experiences, and achieving curriculum goals through planning and instruction. This role involves designing creative lesson plans, establishing routines, providing positive guidance, and monitoring classroom behavior.

Requirements summary

A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required, though a degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred. Candidates must possess current CPR certification and be physically capable of exerting up to twenty-five pounds of force and remaining on their feet for extended periods.

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Job description

Preschool Teacher-Part Time

Position Summary

Responsible for providing quality enrichment in early childhood education and care that expands children’s experiences, extends their learning, and provides warm and caring support while achieving the goals and objectives of curriculum.
Assists Preschool Director with the planning and instruction of daily classroom lessons and activities
Designs creative lesson plans to compliment program objectives
Establishes routines and provides positive guidance while building children’s self-esteem
Monitors classroom behavior, recognizes children’s needs, and adapts to problems using appropriate behavior management and positive discipline
Develops and maintains effective communication and positive relationships
Assists with financial responsibilities (collecting and processing preschool tuition payments, forms, etc.)
Teaching skills; creativity
Decision making, problem solving, and time management skills
Above average interpersonal skills, written/oral communication skills and an ability to work with a wide variety of people and circumstances

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred but not required
Current certification in CPR
Must be able to exert up to twenty-five pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects when needed.
Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time.