Bonita Montessori Hiring for Preschool Teacher Job at Bonita, CA Full Time

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher for small children, ages 18 months to 6 years olds. A preschool teacher must be loving, patient and educational focused on teaching and positive discipline. Must be able to work as a team with all other teachers. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods, as well as, the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental, emotional, and spiritual development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative curriculum.
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, etc.) to teach children
• Must use positive discipline
• 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, work as a team with all other teachers.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom, eating area and playground 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
• Warm, supportive, and cooperative attitude toward co-workers, children, and families.
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• Live-Scan Finger Printed
• TB test

Preschool Teacher: Minimum of 6 CD units (Principles of Child Development, Curriculum, Child, Family & Community or equivalent)

Preschool Teacher Assistant/Floater: Minimum of 1 CD units (Principles of Child Development, Curriculum, Child, Family & Community or equivalent)

If you are hired, your day will be filled with educating, disciplining, playing, caring, and cleaning! This is a high energy job and will require constant engagement!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 – $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location