Co-Teacher

We are seeking a fun, upbeat, and qualified Preschool Teacher to join our team! The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education and a passion for working with young children. As a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a safe and nurturing environment for our little ones while promoting their social, emotional, and cognitive development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement daily lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate for toddlers.
• Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures in order to ensure a safe and productive classroom.
• Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
• Teaches basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
• Observes and evaluates children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Assisting with diapering, feeding, and other basic care tasks if needed.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; an associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
• DCF 45 hours highly preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification if not already certified.