Preschool Teacher Jobs
A Preschool Teacher plays a crucial role in elementary education, providing early childhood education and care to children between the ages of 3 to 5 years old. They are responsible for creating lesson plans and curricula focused on different areas of child development, such as language, motor, and social skills. They use games, storytelling, arts and crafts, music, and physical activities to engage children and make learning fun. Preschool Teachers also monitor and assess a child's progress, while ensuring a safe and comfortable learning environment.
Preschool Teachers should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children, parents, and co-workers. They should be patient, creative, and have the ability to inspire and motivate children. A degree in early childhood education is typically required. They also need to have specific certifications like a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) credentials. Before becoming a Preschool Teacher, individuals might work as a childcare worker, teacher's aide, or even as a nanny, which offers valuable experience in managing and caring for children.
Early Childhood Preschool Teacher
- Summit School, Inc.
- Elgin, IL
- 5 hours ago
- Summit School, Inc.
- Elgin, IL
- 5 hours ago
Summit School Early Learning Center delivers early childhood education in a way that respects each child as an individual, fosters each child's strengths, and delivers positive learning experiences...
Those with an AA or BA in early childhood education or an AA or BA in an unrelated field + the above requirements preferred. MD State Credential Level 5...
Education/Experience: Ideal candidate will have an AA(or credit equivalent) degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies or a similar discipline....
Infant And Toddler Teacher / specialist
- Tender Years Childcare inc.
- Bronx, NY
- 10 days ago
- Tender Years Childcare inc.
- Bronx, NY
- 10 days ago
Responsibilities Teach a base level curriculum and create educational activities Assistance in maintaining a sanitary environment Prepare snacks, rounds of diaper changing, and toilet training...
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Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher $3000 Sign on Bonus (30184)
- Largo, FL
- 90+ days ago
- Largo, FL
- 90+ days ago
must have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development....
Working knowledge of behavior modification theories and practices relating to early childhood development....
Minimum Qualifications: Twelve [12] or more Semester Units from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is required....
Multi-Classroom Preschool Teacher Park Maitland School (#242), 3599 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, Florida, United States of America Req #10163 Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Park Maitland School provides...
Other details Job Function Early Childhood Education Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator Part Time Min Hiring Rate $15.00 Max Hiring Rate $20.00 Required Education Associate Degree...
Associates degree including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field....
Associates degree including 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services field....
childhood education units shall include courses that cover the general areas of early child development, child, family, and community, and program/curriculum or a bachelors degree in child development...
Other details Job Function Early Childhood Education Pay Type Hourly Employment Indicator Full Time Min Hiring Rate $26.00 Max Hiring Rate $30.00 Travel Required No Required Education Some College...
Minimum of an associate degree in early childhood education, Child Development Associates Credential (CDA) or equivalent, preferred....
A minimum of one of the following: High School Diploma or GED AND at least 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services...
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- Small Group Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Preschool
- Parent Conferences
- Instructional Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Elementary Education
- Early Childhood Education
- NAEYC
- Lesson Planning
- Social Studies
- Montessori Method
- Responsive Classroom
- Curriculum Planning
- Classroom Management
- Child Development
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Arts and Crafts
- Individualized Education Program
- Special Education
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Behavior Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Special Needs
- Curriculum Development
- Music
- First Aid
- Reading
- Educating
- Energetic
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Teaching
- Collaboration
- Events
- Mentoring
- Flexibility
- Employee Development
- Education Experience
- Spanish
- Bachelor's Degree
- Coaching
- Filing
- English
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Bilingual
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Research Skills
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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