Happy Haven Childcare Hiring for Preschool Teacher Full Time

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teachers to prepare small children for Kindergarten by easing them into organized education. We would like our lead preschool teacher to exemplify a great love and patience for children ages 3-5 as they practice new skillsets in the preschool classroom environment. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. Our goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of children so they can more easily acclimate to the K-5 learning environment. Shifts for this position include 8:30am-5:30pm or 9am-6pm

Responsibilities

• Develop careful and creative lesson plans 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 and document children’s progress through the Procare App
• 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
• BSc/BA in education or relevant field
• CDA or TCC
• or extensive relevant experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 – $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Happy Haven Childcare is taking COVID-19 precautions with mask wearing, temperature checks, providing free COVID-19 rapid testing on-site to our staff, families, and children, and daily cleaning and sanitation of the facility.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: One location