Tassajara Learning Center Pre-K/TK Teacher

Danville CA

07 November, 2020

12:21 PM

Description

Job Description Tassajara Learning Center is looking for a qualified Pre-Kindergarten/Transitional Kindergarten 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 include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage 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. The hours are Monday through Friday 8:45am -4:00pm Responsibilities Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool childrenEmploy a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach childrenObserve each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteemEncourage children to interact with each other and resolve conflictsGuide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers and colors, crafts etc.)Supervise children to ensure they are safe at all timesTrack children’s progress and report to parentsCommunicate with parents regularlyCollaborate with other educatorsMaintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills Proven experience as a Preschool TeacherExcellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methodsFamiliarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classroomsExcellent communication and instructional skillsAbility to act as mediator between childrenCool-tempered, friendly and reliableBalance between a creative mind and a practical acumenCertification in Child CPR and Child Mandate ReportingMinimum 12 ECE units required Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Please send resume to [email protected] or call the school for more information, 925.648.8600.