Preschool Teacher

Job Overview

Precious Lambs Early Learning Academy is looking for a reliable Family Child Care Assistant & Preschool Teacher for our licensed in-home program. A genuine passion for educating and nurturing young children is a must. We are seeking a compassionate, energetic, and organized Preschool Teacher to join our family child care home. In this role, you will create a joyful, safe, and stimulating environment. You will implement age-appropriate activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, helping our young learners prepare for future schooling.

This role combines preschool instruction with daily caregiving in a home environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instruction

• Plan and Implement: Develop and lead daily hands-on, play-based lessons (e.g., arts and crafts, storytelling, music) covering foundational skills like letters, numbers, colors, shapes, and early literacy.
• Milestone Tracking: Observe, document, and assess children's developmental progress using age-appropriate tools.
• Individualized Learning: Adapt lesson plans and activities to suit various learning styles and developmental needs.

Child Care & Daily Routines

• Basic Needs: Attend to children's daily needs, including feeding, dressing, diapering, and potty training.
• Nutrition: Assist in serving and cleaning up nutritious, child-friendly meals and snacks in accordance with dietary and food program guidelines.
• Routines: Establish and maintain consistent daily routines that balance active play, learning, and rest/nap times.
• Safety: Enforce safety and emergency procedures. Supervise children at all times—including during indoor/outdoor play and neighborhood walks.

Behavior & Classroom Management

• Positive Guidance: Use positive behavior management strategies to encourage prosocial behavior, problem-solving, and conflict resolution among children.
• Environment: Maintain a clean, welcoming, and organized indoor/outdoor learning environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Age Limit: Must be at least 18 years old.
• Education: Minimum of a High School diploma or GED. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development is highly preferred.
• ECE Units: Typically requires completion of core Early Childhood Development courses (e.g., Child Growth & Development, Child, Family & Community).
• Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on professional experience working with children in a licensed daycare, preschool, or family child care environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage classroom behavior effectively and foster positive interactions among children
• Compassionate caregiving skills combined with patience, enthusiasm, and strong communication abilities
• Certifications: Current First Aid and Infant/Child CPR certification.
• Health Screening: Provide a negative TB test and proof of immunizations.
• Licensing Requirements: Must pass required state background checks (e.g., Live Scan) and meet all state health, immunization, and licensing mandates.
• Physical Demands: High energy level is a must. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, frequently bend, squat, sit on the floor, and actively participate in physical activities with children.

Job Details

• Job Type: Part-time
• Pay Rate: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person