Our Future Tots Learning Center Hiring for Preschool Teacher Job at San Leandro, CA Full Time

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher or Teacher Assistant to work with our two and three year old children. A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include minimum 12 ECE units, 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 and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for toddler/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
• 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 or Teacher Assistant.
• 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/ willing to attend training

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 – $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Social Distancing Policies in place

Application Question(s):

• Must have minimum 9 ECE units and continued education

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• preschool teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location