Preschool Teacher/Preschool Teacher Assistant

Step By Step Preschool Inc

Richmond, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Best Practices, CPR Certification, Child Development, Communication Skills, Educational Methods, English Language, Journalism, Kindergarten, Multilingual, Nursery School and Preschool, Organizational Skills, Progress Reports, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Spanish Language, Storytelling, Training/Teaching, User Documentation

LOCATION

Richmond, CA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discounts
Paid time off

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. 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 and preschool educational methods as well as the ability 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.

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 conflicts
Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identifing shapes, numbers, colors, explore crafts in English and Spanish 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 and Mandatory Reporter Training
Preschool Teacher Certification in education or relevant field
Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferably)

Preschool Teacher/Preschool Teacher Assistant

Step By Step Preschool Inc

Richmond, CA

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Step By Step Preschool Inc

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