Teacher

About the Role

Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool is hiring for positions that range from entry level to experienced with ongoing training provided. Full or part-time candidates are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Facilitate individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through childcare software, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment, including maintaining appropriate hygiene, cleanliness, safety, and security of children.
• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• Must clear full background check.
• Must pass health screening.
• Physical requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Infant CPR & First Aid Training.
• Some experience working in an early childhood program.
• C.D.A. or related early childhood training.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Personal Hours.
• Quarterly incentive bonuses.
• Dental Insurance.
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Discount for Staff Children.
• Flexible Schedule.