Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $15-20
Preschool Teacher (Lead & Assistants)
Launchpad Preschool is looking to hire Preschool Teachers!
Benefits include:
- Flexible Hours
- Competitive Salaries
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Employee Discount
- Secure Facility
Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities
- Lead teachers must have CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agencies.
- Ability to relate positively with young children.
- Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a public or private school system, a quality preschool, childcare center, or church nursery is preferred.
- Knowledge as a parent or in the previous work experience of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
- Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time in connection with the supervision of children.
- Must be able to work shifts, holidays, early morning hours, and evening hours.
- Must be able to use an iPad, television, computer, and Microsoft Office software.
Responsibilities
- Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children.
- Assesses each childs developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
- Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Your Center Name curriculum outlines and materials.
- Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
- Provides a well-kept classroom that encourages creativity.
- Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class.
- Provides the children with verbal praise and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the childrens behavior.
- Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common-use areas, and playgrounds.
- Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time, and bathroom activities.
- Maintains The Launchpad Preschool professional attitude and work behavior.
- Assists in the other capacities as determined by the Director.
- Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director.
- Observes all rules and regulations of The Launchpad Preschool and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
- Maintains overall professional personal appearances adhering to the guidelines offered in the training manual.
Upon Employment
- DCF Child Care 45 Hour credential or willing to obtain
- Prefer CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education
- CPR, AED, and First Aid training required.
- Must complete all necessary company employment and payroll forms.
- Must have a fingerprinting and/or criminal investigation report completed and passed.
- Must be able to pass drug testing
Personal Qualities
- Friendliness Maintains a positive attitude towards others; alert to the moods and needs of others.
- Honesty Truthful about hours, sick and personal leave, and other matters. Accepts responsibility for own errors. Respects the property of others.
- Integrity Maintains wholesome interpersonal relationships free of gossip about other staff or parents.
- Punctuality Keeps to the agreed schedule, arriving promptly and honoring time limits of relief periods.
- Dependability Performs responsibilities as promised. Uses work hours for Center work. Self-motivated. Doesnt abuse privileges.
- Positive Attitude Refrains from complaining openly. Discusses concerns privately with a Director
- Appearance Neat, well-groomed, appropriately dressed, poised, and well-mannered. Adheres to guidelines of the staff handbook.
- Patience Exhibits self-control in dealing with others and avoids uncontrolled or abusive tone of voice.
- Enthusiastic Projects evidence interest in the job.
Relationships with Children
Individualization Shows awareness of concern for personal differences among individuals in dealing with each childs needs, interests, and capacities. Helps each child feel comfortable and unique with an individual greeting, hug, or pat upon arrival.
Knowledge Plans various activities developmentally appropriate to each age and accomplishment level, fostering exploration, investigation, and creativity.
Resourcefulness - Demonstrates creativity in designing programs and in the use of materials.
Flexibility - Able to work with individuals and groups of children equally well.
Professional Manner Uses appropriate language and relates behavior to growth and development. Helps children build self-esteem. Frequently bends to eye level when talking with children.
Discipline Provides guidance in a positive manner; uses non-punitive methods.
Responsibility Monitors and assesses, and watches childs growth, development, and performance; notes changes; maintains appropriate records and provides reports.
Tolerance Treats all children equally, with respect, dignity, and empathy. Avoids prejudicial attitudes.
Good Example Portrays positive attitudes, including sharing, concern for others feelings, interest in individuals, cooperation, etc.
Professionalism
- Personal Growth Committed to the idea of continuing personal and professional development. Pursues studies and/or reading to keep in the field of early childhood development.
- Loyalty Supports the goals, objectives, and philosophy of Your Center Name. Adheres to policy and procedures.
- Integrity Respects confidentiality of information.
- Cooperation Committed to the concept of teamwork, shares ideas, materials, and services. Works in a comfortable manner with peers, supervisors, and assistants. Offers guidance in positive ways. Willing to share responsibilities and assume others tasks in emergencies.
- Friendliness Maintains a friendly but professional relationship with parents and co-workers.
- Tolerance Treats all parents equally and without favoritism, accepting all at their individual levels. Respects others rights to their individual ideas and points of view.
- Receptive Willing to accept and accommodate new ideas.
Overall Concern and Awareness
Safety and Health Gives primary consideration to the health and safety of the children at all times.
- Organization Keeps materials and equipment well ordered, presenting a neat and attractive appearance in the facility.
- Responsible Respects the use and care of materials and equipment, avoiding waste. Assumes personal responsibility for minor environmental problems overlooked by others.