- Find new experiences to share with children.
- Must be able to comprehend and follow selected curriculum
- Introduce three to six-year-old children to the world of school
- Support learning by providing activities and materials that children find engaging.
- Must keep classroom clean, safe, and free of materials that could be hazardous to children
- Must manage a classroom; requires organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment
- Become a partner in learning and encourage children to find their own answers instead of providing the answers for them.
- Facilitate learning, supply a developmentally appropriate environment with interesting materials, and adequate time to explore, play, and interact.
- Complete required paperwork, lesson planning, prepare materials and the environment, and negotiating requires teachers to have strong management skills
- Nurture children in all aspects of development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. In every interaction, a teacher should nurture appropriate growth and development.
- Must be able to communicate with many people throughout the day; parents, children, support staff, the general public, and administrators. Early childhood teachers must be prepared to communicate with all these people.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Must be 21+years old
- Must be prepared to undergo medical examination, drug test, and background check
- High School Diploma, certificate of high school equivalency or successful completion of college courses for credit
- One year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting, or one year of college (30 semester hours), or a combination of experience and college that equals one year
Required Certifications
- 45 hours training child growth and development
- 45 Methods and Materials
- 9 hr Communication
- American Disability Act Training
- Developmental Screening
- Basic Health & Safety
- Emergency Preparedness
- Medication Administration
- First Aid/CPR
- Credentialing
- CDA
- PQE
Preferred Skills
- Patience and Humor
- A respect of differences
- Must be creative and flexible
- Must have an enthusiasm for children learning
- A demonstrated ability to participate in decision making and problem solving
- Must have knowledge of the stages of growth to support children’s development
- A demonstrated ability in using a variety of interpersonal skills with parents, children, and outside professionals
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, co-workers, and vendors
- Working knowledge and demonstrated high-quality programming skills with an ability to incorporate the Early Years Learning Framework, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards
Employee Benefits:
- Employee childcare discount
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Additional Employment Requirements
- Must be prepared to undergo medical examination, drug testing, and background checks.
