Preschool and pre-K teachers are responsible for helping children develop social skills and monitoring a range of daily activities, from playful learning to rest time. You need to be flexible and creative while maintaining structure and sticking to schedules.
As a preschool or pre-K teacher, you need to explain subjects in a way that young children will understand. Your activities may include:
- Working with children one-on-one and in groups, supervising activities, keeping students on task
- Serving snacks and using meals as a way to incorporate learning, especially social skills
- Introducing students to concepts that are to be explored further in kindergarten, such as early literacy experiences
- Creating schedules and routines, ensuring children have a proper balance of rest and physical activities
- Planning curriculum targeting areas related to child development such as social, motor and language skills
- Developing language skills by reading to students and encouraging discussion through storytelling activities
- Updating parents on their child’s progress with daily recordkeeping and documentation of behavior issues
- Helping students interact and adapt socially through activities that promote group engagement and fairness, such as group experiences for music and parallel play for choosing activities
Required Skills Needed:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or TECE I & TECE II
2+ years’ experience working with children in a classroom setting
Caring and nurturing attitude towards children
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Plastic shield at work stations
- Temperature screenings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Required)
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Childcare Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person