Preschool Teacher

We are looking for qualified Preschool Teachers to prepare small children for kindergarten and beyond by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important concepts children encounter beyond the preschool setting. A preschool teacher must have a great love, understanding and patience for young children. Qualifications to teach them effectively include but certainly not limited to: knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. Our goal as a preschool is to contribute to the healthy mental, emotional, physical and social development of children so they can easily acclimate.

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
• Experience in group care setting
• BSc/BA in education or relevant field
• Valid licence to practice profession

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person