Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and energetic Preschool Teacher/After School Educator to inspire young learners and support their developmental growth. In this role, you will create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that foster curiosity, social skills, and foundational knowledge in early childhood education. You will be responsible for nurturing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives while working within a collaborative team dedicated to early childhood development.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement creative curriculum plans tailored to preschool and afterschool programs, incorporating literacy education, math, physical activity, and social-emotional learning.
- Manage classroom activities to ensure a positive learning environment that promotes child welfare, behavior management, and classroom management best practices.
- Engage children in age-appropriate lessons that support childhood development milestones, including toddler care and early intervention strategies.
- Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to provide updates on children’s progress, behavior, and developmental achievements.
- Ensure compliance with mandated reporting laws and maintain accurate documentation of student progress and incidents.
- Supervise children during indoor activities, outdoor play, meals, nap times, and special events to ensure safety at all times.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan special projects or events that enhance the educational experience and promote teamwork among staff.
Skills
- Extensive experience working with children in preschool or childcare settings, including classroom experience with young learners.
- Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles, child development instruction, and classroom management techniques.
- Proficiency in curriculum development across multiple domains such as literacy education, math, physical education, and social-emotional skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff, and community partners; excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
- Familiarity with mandated reporting laws related to child welfare and the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations with first aid and CPR certification.
- Experience working with children requiring special education or early intervention services is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to implement standardized testing when applicable and adapt teaching methods for diverse learning needs.
Join us in shaping the future by providing a nurturing environment where every child can succeed! This role is ideal for dedicated educators passionate about early childhood development who want to make a lasting difference in young lives through innovative teaching practices and compassionate care.
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person