Private developmental preschool in Santa Monia looking for an experienced preschool teacher interested in a classroom co-teaching position for 3-4 year olds. Desired qualities include the ability to collaborate with adults and children from diverse cultural backgrounds, belief in the value of learning through play and knowledge of best practices in early childhood education. Must have at least 12 ECE units and 1 year experience. Benefits include: Health insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation , sick and personal days, paid vacations and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Develop a careful and creative program suitable 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.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Track children’s progress and report to parents
- 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
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
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Ability to Relocate:
- Santa Monica, CA 90405: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
