Job Summary
St. James Preschool is seeking two passionate and dedicated Part-Time Toddler Teachers to join our early childhood education team. The teaching positions have a schedule of 8:30-12:30 which is perfect if you desire to be there when your children come home from school. There are a total of 12 students maximum in the classroom with 3 teachers. We have a family feel where all of the teachers help each other out and most have been at the preschool for a couple decades. In this role, you will collaboratively plan, supervise and implement the program in accordance with the policies and philosophy of St. James Preschool. You will help plan daily schedules and long term projects of study in accordance with a developmentally appropriate balance of play/center based activities and materials to meet the needs of the whole child; the social, emotional, cognitive, motor, academic readiness, approaches to learning and spiritual growth and development according Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards. You will encourage each child in his/her spiritual growth and development by helping them learn to know God as a friend; a personal, loving Creator that created each of them with inherent value, significance, and individual worth. You will be able to encourage children to think, reason, question, experiment and to learn through discovery. And you will be able to encourage creative expression through art, drama, language, movement and music on a daily basis
Requirements
- Prior experience working with children in a daycare or preschool setting is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of childhood development principles and early childhood education standards.
- Strong classroom management skills with the ability to foster positive behavior and engagement among toddlers.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Ability to plan age-appropriate lessons that incorporate literacy education, math concepts, physical activities, and social-emotional learning.
- Passion for working with young children and commitment to their welfare and overall development.
Join our wonderful program and you will find yourself enjoying life to the fullest.
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
