We are looking for a qualified Preschool Assistant Teacher to prepare our two-year-olds for preschool by easing them into organized education. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices, preschool educational methods, and the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the child's healthy mental and emotional development, so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.
Responsibilities
- Support Head Teacher's careful and creative plans 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 arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
- Collaborate with other educators
- Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
- Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher helpful
- 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 a mediator between children
- Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable
- A balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
- Certification in child CPR helpful
- BSc/BA in education or relevant field
- Valid license to practice profession helpful
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Rye, NY 10580: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
