Pre-K Lead Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic pre-kindergarten teacher to foster and facilitate the intellectual and social development of the children. Hours will be 2:00pm to 6:00pm Monday-Friday. Teaching preschool includes planning, implementing and assessing lessons. You will teach children with patience and creativity. Preschool teacher duties include designing a teaching plan and using activities and instructional methods to motivate children.

Responsibilities

• Design and follow a complete teaching plan
• Teach alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills
• Organize learning material and resources
• Use a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
• Assess students performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis
• Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing
• Cooperate with administration staff
• Follow and comply with teaching standards and safety regulations

Skills

• Proven working experience as a early childcare teacher, assistant or teacher aide
• Excellent knowledge of child development and latest education theories and practices
• Creative and artistic teaching abilities
• Teaching and organization skills
• Patience and flexibility
• Strong communication skills
• High School graduation or GED
• Completion of Bachelors Degree
• 12 semester units in early childhood education
• Two years of teaching experience in a licensed center or comparable group childcare program

OR

• Two years experience at a licensed center or similar program and an AA degree with a major in child development

OR

• A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Child Development Program Director permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person