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.
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...
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...
- Cornerstone Learning Centers
- Memphis, TN
- 16 hours ago
- Cornerstone Learning Centers
- Memphis, TN
- 16 hours ago
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic leader who is passionate about early childhood education....
Avant Garde Preschool in South Sheridan are on the hunt for an energetic, nurturing educator to join their team in the Toddler Classroom!...
Child Care Lead Toddler Teacher Whisperer Wanted! Bright Harbor School in Bentonville, AR are on the hunt for an energetic, nurturing educator to join their team in the Toddler Classroom! Bright...
We also required an associate's or a bachelor's degree in early childhood education or a a completed associate's or bachelor's degree with at least 12 credits of early childhood education or their equivalent...
Foothills Child Development Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity....
We require completion of early childhood education credentials or 6 credits worth of early childhood education courses or their equivalent. A plus if you have previous childcare experience!...
- Westport Montessori
- Kansas City, MO
- 16 hours ago
- Westport Montessori
- Kansas City, MO
- 16 hours ago
Westport Montessori School is a licensed childcare center seeking Teachers to work in all age groups! To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school diploma OR GED, CDA or higher and...
Child Care Teacher Whisperer Wanted! The Learning Grove Academy in Omaha are on the hunt for an energetic, nurturing educator to join their team in the Toddler Classroom! The Learning Grove...
Child Care Lead Preschool Teacher Whisperer Wanted! Green Meadows Preschool in Columbia, MO are on the hunt for an energetic, nurturing educator to join their team in the Preschool Classroom!...
, completion of early childhood education credentials or 6 credits worth of early childhood education courses or their equivalent, and the ability to pass all background checks....
Implement lesson plans/curriculum on a weekly basis covering all areas of child development and carry out lesson plans according to classroom schedule/daily routine ; Use our parent communication app...
Village Children's Academy is a licensed childcare center seeking Lead Teacher s to support the following age groups: Three-year-old's To be QUALIFIED for this position, we require a high school...
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
- Differentiated Instruction
- Instructional Strategies
- Lesson Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent Conferences
- Elementary Education
- NAEYC
- Classroom Management
- Montessori Method
- Curriculum Planning
- Responsive Classroom
- Child Development
- English for Speakers of Other Languages
- Individualized Education Program
- Arts and Crafts
- Special Education
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Behavior Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Special Needs
- Curriculum Development
- Music
- First Aid
- Educating
- Reading
- Energetic
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Mentoring
- Flexibility
- Teaching
- Collaboration
- Coaching
- Events
- Spanish
- Bachelor's Degree
- Employee Development
- English
- Education Experience
- Filing
- Regulations
- Bilingual
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Research Skills
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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