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Quick overview

The preschool teacher is responsible for planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum while fostering the social, emotional, and academic growth of young children. They must also maintain a safe, nurturing classroom environment and provide regular progress reports to parents.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to manage high-energy environments are essential for this role.

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Job description

  • Description A preschool teacher educates and supervises children, focusing on early developmental skills through play-based learning, structured lessons, and creative activities.
  • Key duties include fostering social-emotional growth, maintaining a safe classroom, and communicating child progress to parents.
  • Curriculum & Instruction: Plan and implement age-appropriate curriculum (letters, numbers, shapes, colors) tailored to young learners.
  • Classroom Management: Create a nurturing, safe, and clean environment, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.
  • Developmental Support: Foster emotional, social, and academic growth through play, storytelling, and hands-on activities.
  • Observation & Reporting: Monitor student progress, behavior, and emotional needs, keeping detailed records and reporting to parents.

Supervision

Monitor children during classroom activities, meals, nap time, and outdoor play.

Collaboration

Work with parents, guardians, and other staff to support each child's development.

Requirements

Education: A degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a Technical Certificate Credit (TCC). Classroom Management: Ability to stay calm in stressful situations and manage high-energy environments.

Communication

Excellent verbal and written skills for engaging with children and parents.

Creativity

Ability to design engaging, educational, and fun activities.