School Age Preschool Teacher

We are looking for a fully qualified Preschool Teacher for the School Age Before and After School Program to prepare children between the ages of 5 years old and 12 years old for school in the morning and helping them be successful after school by organizing and helping with homework and preparing for a fun learning experience. 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 children of all ages.
• 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 guiding them on homework and project help. 
• Organize snack hour and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents using the Tadpoles App on classroom tablet. 
• 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.
• Follow all childcare licensing requirements, KA policies and procedures and health and safety protocols. 

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
• Valid license to practice profession.

Job Type: Part Time 

Salary: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour Negotiable depending on experience and education

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 20-30-hour week shifts; based on center staffing needs.

Work Location: In person