Lead Preschool Teacher
- Signing Bonus is offered to this position
- Pay up to $20.50 / hr. - Negotiable Depending on Experience
- Paid Holidays during week of Christmas in addition to most Federal Holidays
Our qualified
Preschool Teacher / Assistant Teacherwill 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.Job 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 occasional argumentsGuide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts etc.)Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safeTrack children's progress and report to parentsCommunicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psycheCollaborate with other educatorsMaintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standardsGenerally, is assisted in the classroom by an assistant teacher.Ensure that all parents, children, and classroom staff's concerns are appropriately addressed.Education & Qualifications :
Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related fields or High School Diploma1+ year of experience working with childrenDaycare / Childcare experience requiredMust meet state requirements for the position including FBI, State Criminal and Child Abuse Clearances.Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist highExcellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to work flexible hoursAll employees are required to receive 12 hours of training each calendar year per DHS requirementsSchedule : Monday - Friday from the hours of 7 : 30 AM to 5 : 30 PM. Full Time Positions are available. Full Time is equal to 39 hours / week. Will consider part time schedules with a minimum of 25 hours / week.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $18.00 - $20.50 per hour
Expected hours : 38 - 40 per week
Benefits :
401(k) matchingEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planApplication Question(s) :
Do you have PA or any other State issued driving license?Do you have own transportation to the job site located at 111 Josephs Lane Pittsburgh, PA 15237 for this job? No public transportation is available to our location.Experience :
Childcare / Baby Sitting : 1 year (Required)License / Certification :
PA Childcare Background Checks or Willing to obtain them (Required)Work Location : In person