Preschool Teacher; Part-Time​/Temporary

Description:

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, we are seeking professional, passionate, and energetic individuals who can successfully manage a preschool classroom, develop lesson plans, and effectively promote emotional, physical, mental, and social wellbeing in a classroom environment. The Holly Preschool program strives to create an environment inspiring each child’s individual creativity and self-expression. Children participate in arts/crafts, music, body movement, basic science, cognitive games, creative/dramatic play, cooking, circle and story time, fine and gross motor skill building, and phonics awareness.

This is a classroom position, not an administrative/office position.

• Plan, organize, and implement activities that support early childhood education and socialization.
• Lead a variety of activities including, but not limited to, arts and crafts, organized games, story time, music/singing activities, science, cooking, early writing skills, and interactive circle time.
• Ensure proper safety precautions are observed.
• Maintain and care for supplies, equipment, and the facility.
• Report any supply requests and facility maintenance needs.
• Set up daily snacks, change diapers and support toilet training.
• Help with preparation of monthly newsletter.
• Complete assigned paperwork, including timecards and incident and accident reports.
• Communicate regularly with parents and staff to disseminate information and build positive relationships.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have knowledge of early childhood education principles, curriculum development, and best practices.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Completion of 12 units of Early Childhood Education including the four core classes:
  Child/Human Growth & Development;
  Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations; and Programs/Curriculum.
• Completion of 24 units of Early Childhood Education including the four core classes:
  Child/Human Growth & Development;
  Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations; and Programs/Curriculum is preferred.
• Possessing a valid California Driver’s License is preferred.
• Have1-2years’ experience working with children ages 2 – 5 yearsin a preschool or childcare setting is preferred.