Preschool Teacher (Infants To Age 4)

We are seeking Preschool Teachers for our GROWING preschool to join our organization at Generations Christian Academy! This individual will plan and present age appropriate activities for children.

This Preschool Teacher will be responsible for implementing curriculum in the classroom and for the supervision and management of children. He or she must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices to supervise children in their rooms, ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the GCA Early Childhood Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Completes classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested
• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Helps children with meal times and clean-up
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
• Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
• Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
• Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
• Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
• Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Completes continuing education courses, in order to remain in compliance with DCF standards

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DCF Staff Credentials
• Implementing Standards In Preschool Course
• 15 Hours Emergent Literacy Courses
• Star Early Literacy Training
• 46 Hours DCF Child Care Training
• First Aid/CPR Certified
• Level 2 Background Check: Eligible
• Passionate about educating the next generation
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person