Job description

Position to start September 1 2023. We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher for our Nevada Ready Program. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A Preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. Candidate must have a Bachelor‘s degree in any major. Early childhood education preferably. Candidate will be required to enroll in the TEACH scholarship program to obtain ECE credits if BA degree is not in Early Childhood Education.

Hours Monday-Thursday 8:30a-6:30pm

The Nevada Ready Program runs August through mid June. During the summer time, the candidate will act as a floater or may vacation during summer closures

Responsibilities

• Implement 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 or Assistant
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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