Train Up a Child Christian Academy Hiring for Lead Preschool Teacher Job at Maywood, IL Full Time

We are looking for a qualified Preschool Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life.

A preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. 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 and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Requirements and 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
• BSc/BA in education or relevant field
• Valid licence to practice profession
• Developing a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Employing a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observing each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maywood, IL 60153: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 3 years (Required)
• Preschool Teacher: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location